A Gorham Martelé Silver Turkish Coffee Pot, Providence, Rhode Island, circa 1898. Marks: (lion-anchor-G under eagle), 950-...

Description

A Gorham Martelé Silver Turkish Coffee Pot, Providence, Rhode Island, circa 1898
Marks: (lion-anchor-G under eagle), 950-1000 FINE, 9995, 7/8 PINT, SPAULDING & CO. CHICAGO, (date mark)
10-3/4 inches high (27.3 cm)
21.32 troy ounces

PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE SOUTHERN COLLECTION

The narrow, hand hammered coffee pot with ribbed lid and body, repoussé acanthus decoration, elegant S-scroll spout and handle and raised on a domed, spreading foot with conforming motif, monogrammed JC to underside. Retailed by Spaulding & Co., Chicago, Illinois.

LITERATURE:
L. Pristo, Martelé: 950-1000 Fine - Gorham's Nouveau Art Silver, 2002, p. 266.
Production of coffee pot 9995 began on July 23rd, 1898 and required 50 hours to produce, plus an additional 45 hours of chasing. The final price was $112.00.



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