This refined sterling silver trumpet vase by J. F. Fradley & Company is a superb example of early-20th-century American silver, showcasing the firm’s reputation for precision craftsmanship and elegantly restrained form. Rising from a broad base, the vase tapers into a long, slender shaft before flaring gently at the rim—an ideal silhouette for dramatic floral displays and formal table settings alike.
The body is finished to a mirror-bright polish and accented at center with a finely engraved script monogram, lending the piece a distinguished, heirloom character without interrupting its clean architectural lines. The rolled lip strengthens the mouth, while the gilt-washed interior—visible from above—provides traditional protection against moisture and flower acids, a hallmark of quality sterling hollowware.
The underside is crisply marked with J. F. Fradley & Co.’s stamp alongside “STERLING,” a cross hallmark, pattern number “T 2633,” and the reassuring designations confirming authenticity.
Standing a full 13 inches, this vase is perfectly proportioned for long-stemmed roses, lilies, or winter branches—and with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it offers a particularly romantic alternative to an ordinary bouquet. Fill it with crimson roses for February 14th and enjoy a gift that endures long after the flowers fade.
A quietly luxurious example of American sterling—proof that true romance, like good silver, never goes out of style.
Creator:
J.F. Fradley & Co. (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)
Diameter: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Sterling Silver
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1930-1939
Date of Manufacture:
1930
Condition:
Excellent
This refined sterling silver trumpet vase by J. F. Fradley & Company is a superb example of early-20th-century American silver, showcasing the firm’s reputation for precision craftsmanship and elegantly restrained form. Rising from a broad base, the vase tapers into a long, slender shaft before flaring gently at the rim—an ideal silhouette for dramatic floral displays and formal table settings alike.
The body is finished to a mirror-bright polish and accented at center with a finely engraved script monogram, lending the piece a distinguished, heirloom character without interrupting its clean architectural lines. The rolled lip strengthens the mouth, while the gilt-washed interior—visible from above—provides traditional protection against moisture and flower acids, a hallmark of quality sterling hollowware.
The underside is crisply marked with J. F. Fradley & Co.’s stamp alongside “STERLING,” a cross hallmark, pattern number “T 2633,” and the reassuring designations confirming authenticity.
Standing a full 13 inches, this vase is perfectly proportioned for long-stemmed roses, lilies, or winter branches—and with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it offers a particularly romantic alternative to an ordinary bouquet. Fill it with crimson roses for February 14th and enjoy a gift that endures long after the flowers fade.
A quietly luxurious example of American sterling—proof that true romance, like good silver, never goes out of style.
Creator:
J.F. Fradley & Co. (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)
Diameter: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Sterling Silver
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1930-1939
Date of Manufacture:
1930
Condition:
Excellent
