{"product_id":"handcrafted-antique-silver-foliage-vase-gift","title":"Antique Silver Foliage Vase | Hand-Engraved Copper","description":"\u003cp\u003eA copper vase finished in antique silver and engraved over its whole surface with foliage — leaves, vines and flower heads worked into the metal rather than printed on it. It comes in three heights and four silhouettes, from an 11-inch piece for a side table to a 16-inch one that holds a full arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeights: 11 inches (Heritage and Liberty), 12 inches (Freedom), 16 inches (Republic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop opening: 5 inches. Base: 4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approximately 800 g to 1,200 g depending on the size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: copper, nickel-plated and oxidised to an antique silver finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoration: hand-engraved foliage over the whole surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy this one\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngraved everywhere, including the foot.\u003c\/strong\u003e There is no plain panel on this vase. The pattern runs from the domed base up through the body to the flared rim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopper underneath,\u003c\/strong\u003e nickel-plated and oxidised, so the antique silver settles into the engraving and gives it depth rather than a flat grey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlared rim, narrow waist.\u003c\/strong\u003e The shape holds a loose arrangement upright without a frog or tape — stems splay against the neck and stay where you put them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt works empty.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most vases look like they are waiting for something. This one reads as an object on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich one do I need\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFour options across three heights. They share the same engraving; what changes is the height and the silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage — 11 inches, $120.\u003c\/strong\u003e The rounder of the two small ones. A side table, a mandir shelf, a bedside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiberty — 11 inches, $120.\u003c\/strong\u003e Same height, a longer neck and a narrower shoulder. Suits taller stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreedom — 12 inches, $140.\u003c\/strong\u003e The middle size, with a fluted rim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepublic — 16 inches, $160.\u003c\/strong\u003e The one to buy if it is going on a console or a dining table as the centrepiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll four take a 5-inch opening at the top and stand on a 4-inch base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn entryway console with a loose seasonal arrangement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA dining table, the 16-inch as the single centrepiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA mandir shelf, holding marigolds or peacock feathers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA mantelpiece, two of the small ones flanking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmpty on a bookshelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA vase is one of the few decor gifts that almost nobody already has enough of, and this one does not commit the recipient to a style. It suits a housewarming or griha pravesh, a wedding, an anniversary and Diwali. Plain packaging with no price on it. Ordering several for an event or for corporate gifting — get in touch first and we will confirm stock and price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between Heritage and Liberty?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth are 11 inches and both carry the same engraving. Heritage is the rounder, squatter shape; Liberty has a longer neck and a narrower shoulder. If you arrange tall stems, take Liberty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I put water and fresh flowers in it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. We would use a glass or plastic liner inside if the flowers are staying more than a day or two — standing water against a plated surface will mark it eventually. Dried stems and silk flowers need no liner at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it heavy enough not to tip?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The domed foot is weighted and the copper body has real mass — between about 800 g and 1,200 g depending on which size you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the engraving on all sides?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, all the way round and on the foot. There is no back to hide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this German silver?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot literally, and we would rather say so plainly. German silver — also sold as nickel silver — is a copper, nickel and zinc alloy that contains no silver in it at all. This piece is copper, nickel-plated and then oxidised so the darkening settles into the recesses of the engraving. A lot of this category gets sold as German silver regardless of what is actually underneath, so it is worth knowing which you are buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it for dried flowers or pampas?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, and it suits them. No liner needed for dry stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWipe with a soft dry cloth. Do not put it in the dishwasher and do not use abrasive scourers or acidic cleaners — they will cut through the plating. Between uses, store it in a sealed plastic bag; that slows tarnishing more than anything else you can do.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it tarnish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSilver plating darkens over time, and the antique finish is designed to sit in the recesses and deepen the pattern as it does. That is the intended look. If you want it brighter, a light buff with a dry cloth on the raised areas will lift it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I order several for an event?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — get in touch before you order if you need more than a few. We can usually help on price for larger quantities and confirm stock before you commit to a date.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if it arrives damaged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery order is insured. Photograph the box and the piece and contact us, and we will sort out a replacement or a refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFree insured shipping across the USA and Canada. Ships from San Ramon, California, usually within one business day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/german-silver-housewarming-decor\"\u003eAntique Silver\u003c\/a\u003e range, or our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indian-festive-decor\"\u003eDiwali \u0026amp; Festive Decor\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Urli Utsav Decor","offers":[{"title":"Heritage – 11 Inches","offer_id":67698278629449,"sku":"vase-silver-1","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Liberty – 11 Inches","offer_id":67698278662217,"sku":"vase-silver-2","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Freedom – 12 Inches","offer_id":67698278694985,"sku":"vase-silver-3","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Republic – 16 Inches","offer_id":67698278727753,"sku":"vase-silver-4","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/4002\/6953\/files\/vase-silver-floral-1.jpg?v=1792243579","url":"https:\/\/colig.shop\/products\/handcrafted-antique-silver-foliage-vase-gift","provider":"Silvara","version":"1.0","type":"link"}