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The Sinclair Service: Two AMERICAN SILVER ROUND PLATTERS, MARTELÉ, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, 1917
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
marked on undersides and coded PBO, PBX
- Silver
- diameters 14, 16 1/4 in.
- 35.6cm, 41.3cm
both shaped circular, the borders chased with lobes, flowers and foliage, one side chased with script monogram EFS
Provenance
Harry Ford Sinclair and Elizabeth F. Sinclair, by descent until sold
Christie's, New York, 16 June 1999, lot 5
Christie's, New York, 16 June 1999, lot 5
Literature
Larry Pristo, Martelé 950-1000 Gorham's Art Nouveau Silver, 2002, p. 396
Condition
some deep scratches to centers from use, 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
Gorham's Martelé records, as reproduced by Larry Pristo in Martelé 950-1000 Gorham's Art Nouveau Silver, 2002, p. 396, indicate that Platters PBX and PBO were completed on October 3rd and October 16, 1917. The identities of the makers and chasers have not been identified but it is known that PBX was raised in 33 hours and chased for 55 3/4 hours and that PBO was made in 40.9 hours and chased for 55 hours. The net factory priced for the two platters was $374.