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An American silver pitcher, Martelé, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, 1906
Estimate
14,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- marked on base and coded L/PI
- Silver
- height 10 1/2 in.
- 26.7cm
on four rounded feet, hand hammered surface chased with chrysanthemums, angular handle terminating in leaves, everted lip and rim
Literature
Larry Pristo, Martelé 950-1000 Fine Gorham's Nouveau Art Silver, 2002, p. 383.
Condition
a small split in the rim, 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 archives indicate that pitcher L/PI was completed on Dec. 26, 1906 and had a net factory price of $206. The pitcher was raised in 45 hours by makers George A. Schart and Samuel R. Woolley and then chased for an additional 90 hours by chaser George E. Germer (Pristo: 2002, p.383).