Antique Sterling Silver Dublin Cornucopia Vase, Hallmarked 1912

Sterling silver Dublin cornucopia vase, hallmarked 1912 (George V).

Makers marks for Edmond Johnson, one of the finest silversmiths of the era. Examples of his work are in the Met Museum.

 Silver weight 162 g 

Lovely figural porpoise head at base of vase, with a cobalt blue, possibly Bristol glass, liner.

Dimensions 9.5 x 5.5 cm for the base, height approximately 12 cm. vase opening diameter of 6 cm

One chip to outer rim of glass liner; not visible when used. Otherwise excellent antique condition.