Roycroft Vase (No. 224)
East Aurora, New York, c. 1919
Copper
Maker’s mark: Roycroft “Third Mark”
Height: 8¾ inches
This elegant hammered copper vase, produced by the Roycroft community around 1919, combines a classical tapered silhouette with a lively, organic energy that evokes unfolding plant forms. The gently flaring ruffled rim softens the upright profile, while the rich, mottled patina highlights the rhythmic hand-hammered texture.
Known as Model No. 224, this form ranks among the most dynamic expressions of Roycroft’s copper shop production. The Roycrofters, working in East Aurora, New York, were dedicated to the Arts and Crafts philosophy that fine craftsmanship and honest materials could ennoble everyday objects—transforming them into works of enduring beauty and integrity.
