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A pair of American Silver Circular Platters,, Gorham MFG. CO., Providence, RI, 1905, 1923, Martelé
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- marked on undersides and coded H/RS
- Silver
- diameter 10 1/2 in.
- 26.6cm
shaped circular, the borders chased with sweeping flowers in various stages of bloom, center flat-chased with monogram MFS
Literature
Larry Pristo, Martelé 950-1000 Fine: Gorham’s Art Nouveau Silver, 2002, p. 334.
Condition
very light scratches to centers, overall very good condition, chasing crisp
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 records as reproduced by Larry Pristo in Martelé Gorham’s Nouveau Art Silver, p. 334, indicate the two platters are listed as being completed separately, the first on 9 November 1905, and the second on 18 December 1923. One platter was raised by Josiah Poyton for 6 hours, and chased by Ernest W. Regester for 24 hours. The other was raised by Thomas H. Yates and Edward Zior Jr. for 11 hours, and then chased for a total 24 hours. Together their net factory cost at their respective times of completion was $176.