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An AMERICAN SILVER TWO-HANDLED RECTANGULAR "Marine" TRAY, MARTELÉ, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, retailed by Grogan & Company, Pittsburgh, PA, 1929
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
marked on base and coded IAB
- Silver
- length over handles 19 1/2 in.
- 49.5cm
with spot-hammered surface and undulating border chased with swimming fish, aquatic plants, and water currents
Literature
Pristo, Larry, Martelé 950-1000 Gorham's Art Nouveau Silver, 2002, p. 350, illus p. 127.
Condition
a little overall wear expecially to high spots, otherwise 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
Smoker's Tray IAB was originally part of an 11-piece set including five ash trays and five match boxes. A period photograph of the complete set is illustrated by Larry Pristo in Martelé 950-1000 Gorham's Art Nouveau Silver, p. 127. Although the identities of the maker and chaser are unknown, it has been recorded that the set was completed on 4 April 1929-- the tray made in 93 hours and chased for an additional116.5 hours. The nect factory price of the tray was $600, and $1000 for the set (Pristo, p. 350).