calla lily vase

Black, Starr and Frost, manufacturer

active 1874–1929

calla lily vase, late 1800s

Where object was made: New York, New York, United States

Material/technique: sterling silver

Credit line: Gift of Mrs. James H. Walker Jr.

Accession number: 1992.0411

Not on display

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Empire of Things

During the late 1800s, sterling silver became the metal for proper table settings in the United States. The vase’s opening in the shape of a calla lily is beautifully balanced by the flared base.

Cabinet of Curiosities

During the late 1800s, sterling silver became the metal for proper table settings in the United States. The vase’s opening in the shape of a calla lily is beautifully balanced by the flared base.

Empire of Things

During the late 1800s, sterling silver became the metal for proper table settings in the United States. The vase’s opening in the shape of a calla lily is beautifully balanced by the flared base.

Empire of Things

During the late 1800s, sterling silver became the metal for proper table settings in the United States. The vase’s opening in the shape of a calla lily is beautifully balanced by the flared base.