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An American silver six-piece tea set with matching two-handled tray, Martelé, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, 1905 and 1910
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- marked on bases, teapot coded TZT, coffee pot TZS, kettle and lampstand H/WY, creamer TZV, sugar bowl TZU, waste bowl TZW, and tray TZX
- Silver, ivory
- height of kettle on lampstand 14 3/4 in., length of tray 31 1/2 in.
- 37.5cm, 80cm
comprising a Teapot, Coffee Pot, Kettle on Lampstand, Creamer, covered Sugar Bowl, Waste Bowl and matching two-handled Tray, all chased with whiplash curves, lobes and morning glories, openwork foliate finials, creamer and waste bowl with gilt interiors
Provenance
Purchased by present owner at an estate sale, circa 1959
Special order by Volney and Mabel Williamson, 1910
Special order by Volney and Mabel Williamson, 1910
Literature
Larry Pristo, Martelé 950-1000 Fine Gorham's Nouveau Art Silver, 2002, pp. 344, 429-30.
Condition
creamer with a few minor dings to body, tray with surface scratches from use, overall 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
Volney D. Williamson (1865-1920) was one of Spokane's early millionaires due to gold, silver, coal and precious mineral mining interests across North America, Australia and Africa. While working the Santa Rosa mine, he discovered the first turquoise mine in Mexico. He married Mabel C. Cotter, of Denver, Colorado, in 1905.
According to Gorham's Martelé archives the kettle was made as part of a six-piece set in 1905. Lars Darlin or Pet(t)er Monsen made the kettle in 112 hours and William E. Jordan chased it for 86 hours. The other six pieces were made in 1910 by makers Henry H. Barker, Alfred J. Ottestad, Wendell G. Arnold and F.O. Erichsen and chased by William E. Jordan, J.F. Jordan, and Emil Stursberg. The net cost to make all seven pieces was $1223 (Pristo: 2002, pp. 344, 429-30).