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An American Silver Bowl, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, 1906, Martelé
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- marked on base and coded L/MC
- Silver
- diameter 11 1/8 in.
- 28.2cm
shaped circular, the wavy everted rim chased with lilies and sweeping foliage, the center engraved with script monogram RKP
Literature
Larry Pristo, Martelé Gorham's Nouveau Art Silver, 2002, p.382.
Condition
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
According to Gorham's records as reproduced by Larry Pristo in Martelé Gorham's Nouveau Art Silver, p.382, this bowl is listed as being completed on 27 September 1906 with a making time of twenty-eight hours. The chasing was executed by William E. Jordan and was accomplished in thirty-three hours. The net factory cost was $90.00.