A pair of antique English weighted sterling silver trumpet bud vases, executed by the renowned silversmith firm Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings (Frank) Shepherd. Classic Edwardian-style flared trumpets featuring elegant scalloped rims, slender tapered stems, and a stepped circular weighted base for maximum stability . Hallmarks: Fully and clearly hallmarked to the lower body with the maker’s mark CS / FS, the Birmingham Assay Office Anchor, the sterling silver Lion Passant, and the date letter ‘V’ for 1920. Dimensions: 10 inches (H) x 3.25 inches (Base Diameter) / (25.4 cm x 8.25 cm).Condition: Good antique condition overall. Total weight: 425 grams.