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Of pear form and raised on an openwork trellis stem with decagonal faceted base, the body chased with a continuous pattern of coronets and engraved with two interlacing G's and a V surmounted by a crown, the cover with beaded buttresses forming a stylized crown, gilt interior, marked on foot rim and flange of cover, and with French import mark
13 in. (33 cm.) high
63 oz. 14 dwt. (1,981 gr.)
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The monogram of interlacing G's and a V found on this vase may be be that of King Gustaf V of Sweden (16 June 1858 – 29 October 1950), who was coronated in 1907.

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