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Vintage MASTAD 554 Pewter Pebbled Vase ... Midcentury Modern Norwegian Bud Vase
By Mastad Pewter Norway
Located in Chicago, IL
Shapely vintage pewter bud vase, made in Norway. Marked "MASTAD. Pewter. Norway. 554". With great
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

GAB, Vase, Pewter, Sweden, 1934
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in High Point, NC
A pewter vase designed and produced by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1934.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

ABML, Vase, Pewter, Sweden, 1936
Located in High Point, NC
A pewter vase designed and produced by ABML, Sweden, 1936. With date 1936 engraved. “ABML SV
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

Pewter Vase from Ystad Metall
By Ystad-Metall
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant pewter vase from Ystad Metall. Wide mouth, tapering towards the base that is adorned with
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

Vintage Pewter Vase from Ystad Metall
Pewter Vase from Ystad Metall
H 10.04 in Dm 6.11 in
Kayserzinn Pewter Vase, Germany 20th century.
By J.P. Kayser Sohn
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Kayserzinn polished Pewter Vase, art nouveau style, Germany 20th century. Stamped 4408 Kayserzinn
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20th Century German Jugendstil Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

Vintage Kayserzinn Pewter Vase, Germany 20th century.
Kayserzinn Pewter Vase, Germany 20th century.
No Reserve
H 11.5 in W 4.5 in D 4 in
Swedish Designer, Vase, Pewter, Sweden, 1935
Located in High Point, NC
A pewter vase designed and produced in Sweden, 1935.  With text and decorative engraving.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

Just Andersen, Vase, Pewter, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A fluted pewter vase designed and produced by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1930s.
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

Ernst Svedbom, Vase, Pewter, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pewter vase designed and produced by Ernst Svedbom, Sweden, 1930s.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

Danish Designer, Vase, Pewter, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pewter vase designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

Nordtenn, Vase, Pewter, Sweden, c. 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pewter vase, designed and produced by Nordtenn, Sweden, c. 1930s
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

Just Andersen, Vase, Pewter, Denmark, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in High Point, NC
A pewter vase designed and produced by Just Andersen, Denmark, c. 1930s.
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

GAB, Vase, Pewter, Sweden, c. 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in High Point, NC
A pewter vase, designed and produced by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, c. 1930s.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

GAB, Vase, Pewter, Sweden, c. 1930s
GAB, Vase, Pewter, Sweden, c. 1930s
H 8.4 in W 6.75 in D 5 in
AB ML, Vase, Pewter, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pewter vase designed and produced by AB ML, Sweden, 1930s. With personal inscription.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

AB ML, Vase, Pewter, Sweden, 1930s
AB ML, Vase, Pewter, Sweden, 1930s
H 7.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Edvin Ollers, Vase, Pewter, Sweden, 1952
By Edvin Ollers
Located in High Point, NC
A fluted pewter vase designed by Edvin Ollers and produced by Shreuder & Olson,, Sweden, 1952
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

Italian Vase in Pewter, circa 1970
Located in London, GB
An unusual Lip Shaped Italian Vase in pewter in the Style of Brutalist. Circa 1970s.
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1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

Italian Vase in Pewter, circa 1970
Italian Vase in Pewter, circa 1970
H 11.82 in W 6.3 in D 2.37 in
Just Andersen, Vase, Pewter, Denmark, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in High Point, NC
A small pewter vase by Just Andersen, Denmark. Base marked "Just A Denmark" and model number.  
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

Art Deco Vintage Glass & Pewter Vase
Located in London, GB
An absolutely gorgeous vintage glass and pewter vase. It’s tricky to date, but I would say this is
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

1940s Danish Just Andersen Pewter Vase
By Just Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Just Andersen pewter vases produced by Just Andersen A/S in the 1940´s - 1950´s The
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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Metal, Pewter

1940s Danish Just Andersen Pewter Vase
By Just Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Just Andersen pewter vases produced by Just Andersen A/S in the 1940´s - 1950´s The vase
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Metal, Pewter

1940s Danish Just Andersen Pewter Vase
By Just Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Just Andersen pewter vases produced by Just Andersen A/S in the 1940´s - 1950´s The
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Metal, Pewter

1940s Danish Just Andersen Pewter Vase
1940s Danish Just Andersen Pewter Vase
H 5.71 in W 2.17 in D 2.17 in
Just Andersen, pewter fish vase, Danmark 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare, decorative vase in pewter, depicting fish. Made by Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s. In good
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

Just Andersen, pewter fish vase, Danmark 1930s
Just Andersen, pewter fish vase, Danmark 1930s
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H 3.75 in W 4.73 in D 3.55 in
Just Andersen, Small Vase, Pewter, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A small pewter vase designed and produced by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1930s.
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1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

Just Andersen Denmark 1940s Pewter Flower Vase
By Just Andersen
Located in Milan, IT
Essential form Just Andersen Denmark 1940s Pewter flower vase.
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

Just Andersen Denmark 1940s Pewter Flower Vase
Just Andersen Denmark 1940s Pewter Flower Vase
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H 8.67 in W 4.53 in D 3.94 in
Just Andersen, Small Vase, Pewter, Denmark, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in High Point, NC
A small pewter vase designed and produced by Just Andersen, Denmark, c. 1930s.
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1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

Osiris Pewter. A Pair of Art Nouveau Pewter and Green Glass Twin-Handled Vases
By Osiris
Located in London, GB
Osiris, a pair of Art Nouveau pewter and green glass twin-handled vases, stamped 'Osiris 518 Isis.'
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20th Century Art Nouveau Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

Just Andersen, Small Vase, Pewter, Denmark, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in High Point, NC
A 1930s vase by Just Andersen, Denmark. Base marked "Just A Denmark" and model number. Pewter
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

Pewter Bottled Vase by Gunnar Havstad
By Gunnar Havstad
Located in Long Island City, NY
Gunnar Havstad.
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20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

20th Century Lorenzo Burchiellaro Pewter Vase, 60s
By Lorenzo Burchiellaro
Located in Turin, Turin
pewter to copper. Here we have a little vase made in pewter, realized at around 1960. Original signature
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

1940s Danish Just Andersen Circular Pewter Vase
By Just Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Just Andersen pewter vase produced by Just Andersen A/S in the 1940 - 1950's. The vase is
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Metal, Pewter

1940s Danish Just Andersen Circular Pewter Vase
By Just Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Just Andersen pewter vase produced by Just Andersen A/S in the 1940 - 1950's. The vase is
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Metal, Pewter

Sophisticated pewter vase in Swedish Grace dated 1932
Located in Knivsta, SE
Sophisticated pewter vase in Swedish Grace. Made by J.L. Hultman in Stockholm, Sweden and dated
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

Art Deco Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A small pewter vase with long neck. Designed and manufactured by Just Andersen in Denmark during
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

Art Deco Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Pewter vase that in shape fusions square and circular. Designed and manufactured by Just Andersen
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

Swedish Modern Cast Pewter Vase from GVH, Guldvaruhuset Aktiebolag
Located in Örebro, SE
Nice and rare swedish modern cast pewter vase from GVH, Guldvaruhuset Aktiebolag, most probably
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20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

Set of round Pewter vases by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of round pewter vases made by Just Andersen in the 1930s. A lovely duo for a beautiful home
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1930s Danish Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

Kenneth Turner Pewter Water/Milk Pot
Located in Austin, TX
Robust and unyielding, this Kenneth Turner Pewter Vase commands attention with its striking
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20th Century Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

Kenneth Turner Pewter Water/Milk Pot
Kenneth Turner Pewter Water/Milk Pot
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H 10 in Dm 9.5 in
1940s Danish Just Andersen Pewter Vase and Candle Holder
By Just Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Just Andersen pewter vase and candle holder produced by Just Andersen A/S in the 1940's
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Metal, Pewter

Svenskt Tenn, Engraved Vase or Trophy, Pewter, Sweden, C. 1935
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in High Point, NC
A vase / vessel / trophy in cast pewter featuring engravings from 1935. Stamped with the Svenskt
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

Pewter & Brass Metal Cachepot
Located in Stamford, CT
Pewter and brass cachepot with brass ring pulls. Versatile design perfect as a planter or catch all
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1980s American Modern Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Brass, Pewter

Pewter Jar by Oscar Antonsson
By Ystad-Metall
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking pewter jar by Oscar Antonsson, with brass at the base and around the edge of the lid
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Brass, Pewter

Pewter Jar by Oscar Antonsson
Pewter Jar by Oscar Antonsson
H 7.09 in W 5.12 in D 3.27 in
Gunnar Havstad, Bottle, Pewter, Norway, 1950s
By Gunnar Havstad
Located in High Point, NC
A pewter bottle or vase, designed and produced by Gunnar Havstad, Norway, c. 1950s.
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1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

Scandinavian Modern Vase in Pewter, AD.S ca 1930-40's
Located in Örebro, SE
Cool vase in pewter from AD.S most probably ca 1930-40's. Wear and patina consistent with age and
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

Scandinavian Modern Vase in Pewter, by Just Andersen, Denmark, ca 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Örebro, SE
A small pewter vase by Just Andersen, Denmark. Signed with makers mark. Good vintage condition
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

Scandinavian Modern Vase in Pewter by Tage Göthlin for Tesi -1967
By Tage Göthlin, Tesi
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful vase in pewter by Tage Göthlin for Tesi - 1967. Decorated with flowers an leaves. Good
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

Vintage Pewter Vase with Handles by Harald Buchrucker, Germany, 1930s
By Harald Buchrucker
Located in Roma, IT
Vase with handles is an original decorative object realized in Germany in the 1930s. Original
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

Pewter Vase by Sylvia Stave for C.G. Hallberg, Sweden, 1930s
By Sylvia Stave, CG Hallberg
Located in Hägersten, SE
Vase produced in Stockholm by C. G. Hallberg. Most likely designed by Sylvia Stave, art director
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

Pewter Jar by Sylvia Stave, 1934
By Sylvia Stave
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pewter Jar by Sylvia Stave, 1934 Additional Information: Material: Pewter Produced by C.G
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

Pewter Jar by Sylvia Stave, 1934
Pewter Jar by Sylvia Stave, 1934
H 3.15 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
1930s Set of Four Danish Just Andersen Art Deco Pewter Vases
By Just Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four Danish Just Andersen art deco pewter vases produced by Just Andersen A/S in the 1930´s
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Metal, Pewter

Just Andersen, Small Bowl, Pewter, Denmark, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in High Point, NC
A small fluted pewter bowl designed and produced by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1930s.
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1930s Danish Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

Scandinavian Modern Pewter Vase Made in Sweden 1938, by Unknown Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Scandinavian Modern decorative pewter vase made in Sweden 1938, by unknown artist. Brushed matte
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

Scandinavian Modern Vase in Pewter, K-E Palmberg for Alton F -1988
By Alton
Located in Örebro, SE
Cool scandinavian modern vase in pewter by K-E Palmberg for Alton F -1988. Signed with makers mark
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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

Vase in Pewter with brass inlay by KE & Co 1934 / Swedish Grace
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase in pewter with brass inlay depicting butterflies, beautiful flowershaped handles. Made by KE
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Brass, Pewter

Jar, Pewter and Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Jar in pewter and brass, lid with decor in shape of elephants head. Marked: Prima Svenskt Tenn
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Brass, Pewter

Trio of Just Andersen pewter vases by designed by Arne Erkers, 1950s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
A trio miniature pewter vases designed Arne Erkers for Just Andersen in the 1950s. A timeless
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1950s Danish Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

Pewter Jar Designed by Sylvia Stave, 1929
By Sylvia Stave
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pewter Jar Designed by Sylvia Stave, 1929 Additional Information: Material: Pewter Produced by C.G
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

Pewter Jar Designed by Sylvia Stave, 1929
Pewter Jar Designed by Sylvia Stave, 1929
H 4.34 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
1932 Pewter Jar from C.G. Hallberg
By CG Hallberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous small vintage pewter jar from C.G Hallberg, Sweden, from 1932. Round shape with carved
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

Scandinavian Modern Edvin Ollers Vase in Pewter for S&O Schreuder & Olsson, 1955
By Schreuder & Olsson, Edvin Ollers
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful Scandinavian Modern Edvin Ollers vase in pewter for S&O Schreuder & Olsson, Stockholm
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

Pewter Jar from Oscar Antonsson, Sweden, 1938
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pewter jar from Oscar Antonsson, in a beautiful design. Elevated knob on the lid, with a relief
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

Swedish Modern Pewter Jar from C. G. Hallberg 1932
By CG Hallberg
Located in Örebro, SE
Decorative pewter jar from C.G. Hallberg, 1932.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

Scandinavian Modern Bottle in Pewter by CG Hallberg -1934
By CG Hallberg
Located in Örebro, SE
Cool and rare scandinavian modern bottle in pewter depicting Bacchus, by CG Hallberg -1934. The
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter

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Pewter

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Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic vintage pewter vase pewter available at 1stDibs. A vintage pewter vase pewter — often made from metal, pewter and brass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage pewter vase pewter — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right vintage pewter vase pewter, those designed in Art Deco, Scandinavian Modern and mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made vintage pewter vase pewter has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget and Svenskt Tenn are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter?

Prices for a vintage pewter vase pewter can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $35 and can go as high as $40,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,071.

Finding the Right vases-vessels for You

For thousands of years, vases and vessels have had meaningful functional value in civilizations all over the world. In Ancient Greece, ceramic vessels were used for transporting water and dry goods, holding bouquets of flowers, for storage and more. Outside of utilitarian use, in cities such as Athens, vases were a medium for artistic expressionpottery was a canvas for artists to illustrate their cultures’ unique people, beliefs and more. And pottery skills were handed down from fathers to sons.

Every antique and vintage vase and vessel, from decorative Italian urns to French 19th-century Louis XVI–style lidded vases, carries with it a rich, layered story. 

On 1stDibs, there is a vast array of vases and vessels in a variety of colors, sizes and shapes. Our collection features vessels made from delicate materials such as ceramic and glass as well as durable materials like rustproof metals and stone.

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Questions About Vintage Pewter Vase Pewter
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The difference between vintage and antique is age. Vintage is typically defined as anything between 50 and 100 years old, while antique items are more than 100 years old. Vintage pewter would be any pewter that is between 50 and 100 years old. Shop a collection of vintage pewter from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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