A SILVER MARTELE VASE
MARK OF GORHAM MFG., PROVIDENCE, 1908
Baluster, on a shaped square base chased with leaves, the body chased with scrolling flowers, with an everted and shaped circular rim, marked under base, and stamped R/LA
9½ in. high; 47 oz. 10 dwt.
Lot Essay
The Martelé records indicate this sample vase was made by the silversmith Frederick Richard Avery in 46 hours and chased by William E. Jordon in 93 hours and cost $186.
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