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AN AMERICAN SILVER "POPPY" WATER PITCHER, MARTELÉ, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, 1913
Estimate
4,500 - 5,500 USD
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Description
marked on base and coded BSX
- Silver
- height 8 1/2 in.
- 21.6cm
tapered cylindrical with tuck-in base, the lightly spot-hammered surface chased with sprigs of poppies extending from the lower handle terminal, angular handle chased with a leaf
Literature
Larry Pristo, Martelé Gorham's Nouveau Art Silver, 2002, p. 279, a period photograph p. 90.
Condition
very minor scratches, decoration good, 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 records as reproduced by Larry Pristo in Martelé Gorham's Nouveau Art Silver, p.279, indicates "Poppy" pitcher BSX was completed on 28 August 1913 with a making time of forty-eight hours, possibly by F.O. Erichsen and Frederick J. Buxton Sr. The chasing was executed by Henry Brooks and was accomplished in forty-four hours. The net factory cost was $135.00.