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AN AMERICAN SILVER "Geranium" VASE, MARTELÉ, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, retailed by Chester Billings & Son, New York, 1905
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
marked on base, coved J/KH and with retailer's mark
- Silver
- height 15in.
- 38.1cm
of slender baluster form, the lightly spot-hammered surface chased with lobes, sprays of geraniums and leaves, the undulating turned-over-rim and bulbous lower body chased to match
Literature
Larry Pristo, Martelé Gorham's Nouveau Art Silver, 2002, p.363.
Condition
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.363, this vase was completed on 24 October 1905 by Alexander MacBeth with a making time of thirty-five hours. The chasing was executed by George E. Germer and was accomplished in eighty-two hours. The net factory cost was $206.00.