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Heintz Metal Vase
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| Accession #: | 3681.3 |
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| Title: | Heintz Metal Vase |
| Object Type: | Vase |
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| Physical Description: | "Heintz" metal vase. Bronze vase with raised sterling silver iris design on front of vase. Wide at base, narrows at stem and widens at top opening. |
| Description: | Operating as Heintz Art Metal Shop after 1906, this workshop was known for its floral designs. They received a 1912 patent for grafting sterling silver onto bronze without using solder. |
| Category: | History |
| Geographical Reference: | Spokane (Washington->Spokane County) |
| Dimensions: |
Object H x Dia 6 5/8 x 3"
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| Materials/Techniques: |
bronze (Material)
sterling silver (Material)
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| Marks/Inscription: |
On the bottom of the base is engraved: "3670", the letters "AHMS" in a diamond shape, "sterling on bronze", "PAT. AUG. 27, 12"
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| Credit Line: | Russell and Florence Parr Estate |
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