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Vintage Kengsiton Alloy Machine Age Vase.
Striking vintage Kensington alloy vase featuring a dramatic flared trumpet form elevated on a separately cast leaf-motif base of brass or an alloy
The clean, spun-metal silhouette paired with stylized botanical ornament creates the balance of industrial efficiency and decorative elegance associated with American Machine Age and Art Deco design.
It is attributed to designer Lurelle Guild, whose aluminum designs and ALCOA are recognized within the field of American industrial design.
The vase bears TK hallmark; please see the photos The exact manufacturer has not been identified.
Construction Details: Theunderside has four spot-weld attachment points securing the decorative cast base to the spun alloy body. This visible evidence of industrial construction enhances the vase's Machine Age character while the laurel-like leaf decoration softens the design with a classical motif. The metal used for the base is probably 10 inches
Top Diameter: 7.5 inchesBase Diameter: 4 inchesDesign Notes The broad trumpet profile, satin metallic finish, and architectural contrast between the spun aluminum body and cast decorative base create a sophisticated display piece. Whether utilized as a vase or displayed as sculptural metalwork, it presents a strong example of Machine Age-inspired American decorative design.
Research Note The exact manufacturer remains unidentified. Attribution to Lurelle Guild as the designer and Alcoa as the manufacturer has not been independently verified and is therefore presented as a research lead rather than a confirmed fact. Buyers are encouraged to conduct their own research regarding origin and attribution.
Item Specifics
- Type: Vase
- Material: Kensington Alloy / Aluminum Alloy,
- Style: Machine Age, Art Deco
- Color: Silver with Bronze-Tone Base
- Pattern: Leaf Motif
- Vintage: Yes
- Shape: Trumpet / Flared
- Height: 10 in
- Top Diameter: 7.5 in
- Base Diameter: 4 in
- Weight. 2lbs
- Hallmark: TK
- Handmade: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
