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An American Silver Tankard, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI,, 1900, Martelé
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- marked on base, coded 4295 and with date symbol for 1900, and French control marks
- Silver
- height 6 3/6 in.
- 16.2cm
on lobed foot rim, the body and domed cover chased with hops and whiplash scrolls, conforming angled loop handle and openwork bracket thumbpiece, gilt interior
Exhibited
1900 Exposition Universelle, Paris
Literature
Larry Pristo, Martelé Gorham's Nouveau Art Silver, 2002, p.218.
Condition
a little overall wear, 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 records, as reproduced by Larry Pristo in Martelé Gorham's Nouveau Art Silver, p.218, indicate this tankard is listed as being completed on 23 April 1900 with a making time of fifty-five hours. The chasing was executed by Karl Wendt and was accomplished in forty-eight hours. The net factory cost was $150.00.