This superb stamped WMF large silver plated flower vase is a most desirable piece in its own right. It is a tall, elegant twin handled silver plated vase with floral decoration on the lower body neck, and handles. The focal point of this impressive vase is the finely detailed cast figure mounted to the front which depicts a pretty young lady with a basket of flowers with two doves. The vase has its original cut glass liner which makes this decorative piece practical to use. The historical element of this vase is that it is an important piece of Jersey history. In 1902 when King Edward VII came to the throne the people of Jersey held a large and flamboyant celebration entitled the Battle of the Flowers where participants decorated their floats with amazing floral displays and paraded them through the streets in competition and at the end the spectators were encouraged in the practice of tearing and throwing the flowers from the floats, hence the name Battle of the Flowers. This remarkable piece was given to the owner of the winning float in 1923 and presented by W E Guiton Esq. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Jersey history with a horticultural flower connection.Height 49cm x width 18cm x depth 19cmCirca 1920Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online. You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner. All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years. Contact detailsEmail: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.comTelephone: 01905 622468Mobile 07929 011224 07720 607007Website: https://www.robertbelcher...