violetero plata 916 masriera carreras jarron pequeno estilizado circa joyas del siglo XIX green chalcedony

green chalcedony

With illegible stamp

A romantic and expressive piece

mounted with a perimeter cord setting

violetero plata 916 masriera carreras jarron pequeno estilizado circa joyas del siglo XIX green chalcedonySmall violet vase or single flower vase, made of hallmarked 916 silver by the Barcelona workshop Masriera y Carreras, active in the mid 20th century. Bell shaped and elegantly designed, it stands out for its tall, slender neck that opens into a wavy mouth with delicate edging. These types of vases were popular as decorative elements on dressing tables or in display cabinets, designed to hold a single flowera small rose or jasmine, or violets. Their