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Antique Otto Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling on Bronze Flower Vase-Art Nouveau

Antique Otto Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling on Bronze Flower Vase-Art Nouveau

$ 118.8

Availability: 59 in stock

Type: Vases

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

Maker: Otto Heintz

Material: Metal

Age: 1900-1940

All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

Country/Region of Origin: United States

Color: Brown

Style: Antique

Handmade: Yes

Object Type: vase

Condition: Vase shows alot of age & wear.Hallmarked with the initials H.A.M.S within a diamond along with the words STERLING ON BRONZE and PAT.AUG.27.12, a reference to his 1912 patent for attaching the overlay. The numbers 3093 is stamped on bottom as well.Vase is dark with tarnish however collector, antiques dealer and authority David Surgan advises “that the condition of the original patina is the most important aspect of any piece. Condition is everything and the loss or degradation of the patina severely affects its value.” Hence, I did not attempt to clean or polish.Vase has small areas of verdgris, white rust (on sterling overlay) and significant spotting and discoloration. Vase has scratches and some areas of denting-the worst of which can be seen in last photo. Opening is misshapen.Vase is 12" tall and bottom flairs out to APX 4.5"! Top opening is APX 2.5".Inside is dusty.Bottom has the tacky remnants of a sticker and a large lighter stain-as can be observed in photos.

Original/Reproduction: Original

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Antique Otto Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling on Bronze Flower Vase-Tapered Conical Vase w/Stylized Floral Overlay-Art Nouveau-Mission Style
This is a stunning 12" tall conical shaped vase with a flared base and lip. Vase handcrafted, made of bronze with a sterling silver floral overlay from the Arts & Crafts/Mission style movement made by the Heinz Art Metal Shop in upstate NY. It is estimated to be from the early 1900s.
This is a showstopper piece!
History:
In 1903 Otto Heintz took over the Art Crafts Shop in Buffalo NY, changed its name to the Heintz Art Metal Shop and began producing an extensive line of vases, bowls, desk accessories, picture frames, jewelry, and bookends.
While others utilized molds, Otto Heintz turned to the lathe rather than the hammer to produce his unique line of metalware. And rather than copper, his craftsmen attached pieces of bronze to the lathe and ‘spun’ each form by pressing the thin bronze sheet against spinning forms with wooden mallets.
Heintz Art Metal was also distinguished in two other ways. First, they developed a variety of unique patinas, including Verde, a dark green finish favored by many Arts & Crafts collectors. Second, Heintz invented and patented a secret method of attaching decorative sterling silver overlay to each piece without the use of messy solder. The silver overlay is decidedly Arts & Crafts in the handcraftsmanship it required and the depiction of natural motifs, such as flowers, plants, leaves, birds and branches.
This piece would make for a memorable wedding or housewarming gift! FLAWS do not detract from the overall beauty and history of this vase!