A Gorham Mfg. Co. Martelé Silver Footed Bowl, Providence, Rhode Island, 1913. Marks: MARTELÉ, (eagle), (lion...

Description

A Gorham Mfg. Co. Martelé Silver Footed Bowl, Providence, Rhode Island, 1913
Marks: MARTELÉ, (eagle), (lion-anchor-G), .9584, BWD
4-3/8 x 13-1/4 inches (11.1 x 33.7 cm) (diam.)
1584 grams (50.93 troy ounces)
Monogram: RBE
Signed to underside: WC Codman 1913
Inscription: 1889 January 3rd, 1914


PROVENANCE:
Property from the Collection of a Southern Gentleman;
Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Fine Silver & Objects of Vertu Signature Auction, April 24, 2019, lot 74059;
Acquired from the above by current owner.

Production of bowl BWD (one of two) began on September 11, 1913, requiring 54 hours of production time by Henry H. Barker, with an additional 80 hours of chasing. The final price was $190.

LITERATURE:
L. Pristo, Martelé: Gorham's Nouveau Art Silver, 2002, p. 280.



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