Valdemar Engelhardt (b. 1860, d. 1915)
Porcelain vase with white crystalline glaze, mounted with sterling silver in the shape of butterflies, branches with flowers and daffodils. Silver mounting designed by Niels Georg Henriksen. Signed monogram VE, 950. Royal Copenhagen, 1898–1922 and A Michelsen, 1910. H. 43 cm
Literature: Malene Dybbøl & Sabrina Ulrich-Vinther: “Hofjuveler A. Michelsen - Fra Stilkopi til Arkitektsølv” drawing with draft for application p. 69. ” N.G. Henriksen’s skills for porcelain obtained as an apprentice inspired the Michelsen silversmith company to manufacturing silver applications of porcelain vases a.o. at an early point, often designed by Henriksen, sometimes in cooperation with Knud Larsen” p. 70–74.
Wear underneath the mounting. Wear due to age and use.