- 773
An American silver pitcher, sauce boat, tray and ladle, Martelé, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, 1906 and 1913
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on bases, pitcher coded K/NG, sauce boat A/MU, and tray A/MV
- Silver
- height of pitcher 11 3/4 in., length of sauce boat 8 1/4 in.
- 29.8cm, 21cm
all monogrammed MMG, the lobed pitcher embossed and chased with flowers and leaves, the sauce boat, tray and ladle chased with holly and berries
Provenance
Minnie Goldstein Manischewitz (1883-1963)
Literature
Larry Pristo, Martelé 950-1000 Fine Gorham's Nouveau Art Silver, 2002, pp. 275, 370.
Condition
pitcher with small dings to body and a small dent to side without monogram; other piecess in 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
Minnie Goldstein married Meyer Manischewitz on June 29, 1913. Meyer's father, Rabbi Dov Behr Manischewitz, founded The Manischewitz Company in 1888. The company is now a leading brand of kosher products, best known for their matzo and kosher wine.
Gorham's Martelé archives indicate that the pitcher was completed on August 10, 1906. It was raised in 45 hours by maker Harold Edward Nock and then chased for an additional 91 hours by chaser David Wilmot. The sauce boat and tray were completed on May 27, 1913. They took 58 hours to make and were chased for 34 hours by David Wilmot. The net cost to make these three pieces was $317.50 (Pristo: 2002, pp. 275, 370).
Gorham's Martelé archives indicate that the pitcher was completed on August 10, 1906. It was raised in 45 hours by maker Harold Edward Nock and then chased for an additional 91 hours by chaser David Wilmot. The sauce boat and tray were completed on May 27, 1913. They took 58 hours to make and were chased for 34 hours by David Wilmot. The net cost to make these three pieces was $317.50 (Pristo: 2002, pp. 275, 370).