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A Set of Twelve American Silver Dinner Plates, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, Martelé, 1909
Estimate
35,000 - 50,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on undersides and coded R/YK
- Silver
- diameter 10 5/8 in.
- 27cm
shaped circular with undulating rims, lightly spot-hammered, the borders chased with maple leaves alternating with sprays of cherry blossoms, engraved with initial F
Literature
Pristo, Larry. Martelé 950-1000 Fine Gorham's Nouveau Silver, 2002, p. 422.
Condition
light scratches from use, a few with minor salt stains, decoration crisp, overall very nice
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
According to Gorham's Martelé records, as reproduced by Larry Pristo in Martelé 950-1000 Fine Gorham's Nouveau Silver, p. 422, Plate service R/YK was completed on 29 June 1909, with a net factory price of $825. The service was made in 120 hours and chased for an additional 457.5 hours by Henry Brooks. An additional twelve matching plates, weighing slightly less, were made in 1916.