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Paris Exposition of 1900: A rare American gold vesta case, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, 1900
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- marked on flange with maker, 18K, coded 159, and + mark for the 1900 Paris Exposition
- gold
- height 2 3/8 in.
- 6.1 cm
embossed and chased with foliage and trumpet flowers, one side with a Beaux Arts floating draped figure, the other side with a mask above cartouche, diamond thumbpiece, the base with striker
Literature
Neil Shapiro, "Gorham's Martelé and Paris Exposition Match Safes" at matchsafescholar.com.
Condition
details softened at high spots, especially nose of figure; small dent to cartouche, otherwise good
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
Mr. Shapiro reproduces a page of Gorham match safes from the 1900 Paris Exposition, from the Woodward album in the Gorham archives (Brown University). There, this piece can be seen in the middle row, and the exhibition provenance is confirmed by the "+" mark on the flange. He records that this match safe X159 was formed by maker "E" and decorated by chaser #125, finished on March 22, 1900, and had a net factory price of $108.