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An AMERICAN SILVER FOOTED SALAD BOWL, MARTELÉ, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, retailed by Spaulding & Co., Chicago, IL, 1898
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
marked on base, coded 9947, and with date symbol for 1898, also with retailer's mark
- Silver
- diameter 10 3/8 in.
- 26.3cm
the deep bowl with undulating rim, the lobed sides chased with whiplash scrolls and roses in full bloom, the undulating circular foot with scrolls at edges, base engraved with script monogram BDS
Literature
Larry Pristo, Martelé Gorham's Nouveau Art Silver, 2002, p.264.
Condition
a couple salt stains to base of interior, overall good condition, decoration 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
According to Gorham's records as reproduced by Larry Pristo in Martelé Gorham's Nouveau Art Silver, p.264, this footed salad bowl is listed as being completed on 17 March 1898 by and unknown craftsman with a making time of fifty-five hours. The chasing was executed also by an unknown craftsman and was accomplished in eighty-five hours. The net factory cost was $188.00.