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Two American silver meat platters, Martelé, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, 1900 and 1905
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on bases, the first coded 4723, the second coded H/XO
- Silver
- lengths 17 in. and 14 7/8 in.
- 43.2cm, 37.8cm
the first with lobed border chased with sunflowers and foliage, the second with border chased with orchids
Literature
Larry Pristo, Martelé 950-1000 Fine Gorham's Nouveau Art Silver, 2002, p. 220 and p. 347.
Condition
some light surface scratches, rubbed at high spots, 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
Gorham's Martelé archives indicate that meat platter 4723 was completed on Nov. 7, 1900 and had a net factory price of $130. It was part of a thirty-piece set (codes 4715-4744) of table silver. The platter was raised in 25 hours and chased for an additional 51 hours by chaser Frederick Bower (Pristo: 2002, p.220).
The meat platter H/XO was completed on Oct. 25, 1905 and had a net factory price of $93. It was part of a four-piece set (codes H/XO-H/XR) of meat platters. The platter was raised in 27 hours by maker Josiah Poyton and chased for an additional 28 hours by chaser Henry Brooks (Pristo: 2002, p.347).