Berlin Iron pierced spill vase pen stand

This genuine antique 1820's unique vase or urn has pierced carved sides and is of a beautiful waisted shape and raised on three lion paw feet in the Ancient Roman manner. Superb casting includes Prussian eagles and acanthus scrollwork and would most probably have been made in Biedermeier era Berlin. No foundry stamps but definitely first 1/4 of the 19th century. You may see similar examples at the Mak in Vienna or the Schinkel museum in Berlin. The design is by the famous Prussian Royal Court architect K.F. Schinkel, Berlin 1820...for more details on our own website