Vintage Can Sil Ltd Silverplate Flower Vase | Canada Silver Limited | Pierced Handled Centrepiece
Vintage Can Sil Ltd Silverplate Flower Vase | Canada Silver Limited | Pierced Handled Centrepiece
A striking vintage Can Sil Ltd. silverplate flower vase / handled centerpiece, made in Canada and dating to the mid-20th century.
Can Sil Ltd. is an abbreviation for Canada Silver Limited, a Canadian maker associated with vintage silver-plated hollowware and tableware. This piece is stamped “CANSIL LTD” on the underside.
Its tall sculptural handle, pedestal base, and beautifully pierced upper bowl give it a graceful, architectural presence. The central opening is designed to hold flowers, making it a wonderful decorative piece for a dining table, sideboard, mantel, wedding display, or seasonal tablescape.
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✨ Details
• Maker: Can Sil Ltd. / Canada Silver Limited
• Country: Canada
• Era: Mid-Century, c. 1950s–1960s
• Material: Silverplate
• Stamped “CANSIL LTD” on underside
• Tall handled design
• Pierced openwork upper bowl
• Central flower opening
• Pedestal base
• Elegant scalloped silhouette
• Decorative Canadian silver hollowware
Its unusual form gives it much more visual presence than a traditional vase, while the openwork bowl adds a delicate, refined detail.
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📏 Approximate Measurements
• Overall height including handle: 14–16”
• Height to upper bowl: 8–9”
• Widest width: 9–10”
• Center opening: approximately 3–3½”
• Base diameter: approximately 3½–4”
Measurements are approximate. Please message before purchasing if you require an exact measurement for a particular space.
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🌹 Styling Ideas
This piece is especially beautiful filled with roses, hydrangeas, greenery, dried florals, or seasonal arrangements.
For Halloween, style it with dramatic black roses, dark burgundy flowers, candles, pumpkins, and moody foliage for an elegant Gothic-inspired table.
It would also be beautiful with:
• White roses for weddings or formal tables
• Red florals and greenery for Christmas
• Tulips or hydrangeas for spring
• Autumn leaves and dried flowers for Thanksgiving
• Simple greenery for year-round display
The tall handle naturally frames the arrangement and makes the entire piece feel more substantial and decorative.
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🌿 Condition
Vintage condition with signs of age and previous use, including surface scratching, tarnish, patina, and finish variation.
These characteristics are consistent with vintage silverplate and contribute to the authentic character of the piece. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.
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♻️ Vintage Disclaimer
Vintage items have lived a previous life and may show signs of age, use, patina, surface wear, manufacturing variations, or other small imperfections.
These characteristics are part of their history and individual charm. Please review all photos and listing details carefully before purchasing.
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📦 Shipping
Your purchase will be carefully packed with appropriate protective materials to help ensure safe arrival. Whenever practical, clean packing materials are reused or recycled.
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💛 Thank You
Thank you for choosing vintage and giving a beautiful piece from the past a new place in your home. Each Rimantique piece is individually sourced for its character, decorative potential, and timeless appeal.