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An American Silver Bowl, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, Martelé, 1905
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
marked on base and coded DVE
- Silver
- length 11 1/4 in.
- 28.5cm
shaped oval, the lobed turned-over rim chased with swirls and sprays of daisies and apple blossoms, center with monogram HPL
Literature
Pristo, Larry. Martelé 950-1000 Fine Gorham's Nouveau Silver, 2002, p. 295.
Condition
good condition, a couple salt stains to center
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 archives as reproduced by Larry Pristo in Martelé 950-1000 Fine Gorham's Nouveau Art Silver, p. 295, Bowl DVE was completed on 29 October 1902, with a net factory price of $100. The bowl was raised by silversmith Charles A. Johnson in 20 hours and then chased for an additional 45 hours by Ernest W. Regester.