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AN AMERICAN SILVER CIGAR LIGHTER, MARTELÉ, GORHAM MFG. CO., PROVIDENCE, RI, 1900 |
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on base and coded 3867
- length 5 in.
- 12.7 cm
teapot-form, chased with elongated panels enclosing flowers and ribbed foliage, chained spout cover
Provenance
Acquired January, 1992
Condition
one side with noticeable signs of dent removal to two high spots at shoulder and foot and on handle, otherwise good condition
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Gorham's Martelé archives indicate that this piece was finished September 15, 1900 and was part of a series of twelve. The making on this one and several others is noted as being by a "boy", or apprentice, and this example took 40 hours, making it one of the most complex of the group. The chasing was by G.A. Achillertim for 35 hours, again one of the longest times in the group, and the net factory price was $60.