A SET OF EIGHT AMERICAN SILVER MARTELÉ PLATES . Gorham Manufacturing Co., Providence, Rhode Island, circa 1906. ... (Total: 8 Items Items)

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A SET OF EIGHT AMERICAN SILVER MARTELÉ PLATES
Gorham Manufacturing Co., Providence, Rhode Island, circa 1906
Marks: Martelé, (eagle) (lion-anchor-G), .9584, KOR, SPAULDING & CO. CHICAGO
0-1/2 x 6-7/8 inches diameter (1.3 x 17.5 cm)
61.98 troy ounces

The eight Martelé pattern plates with meandering leafed vine over undulating rim, every other lobe with bouquet of four-petaled flowers. Originally retailed by Spaulding & Co., Chicago, Illinois.

According to the Gorham archive, this bowl was begun on May 1, 1906. Each plate took James Leckenby 2 1/2 hours to make with a further 16 1/2 hours of chasing by Ernest W. Regester. The net cost of production for each plate was $30.

More information about Gorham Manufacturing Co.. See also: Gorham Manufacturing Company Artist.



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