AN AMERICAN SILVER BERRY BOWL

MARK OF GORHAM MFG. CO., PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1897, MARTELE, RETAILED BY BAILEY, BANKS AND BIDDLE

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AN AMERICAN SILVER BERRY BOWL
MARK OF GORHAM MFG. CO., PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1897, MARTELE, RETAILED BY BAILEY, BANKS AND BIDDLE
Of lobed circular form, the everted rim chased with overlapping veined leaves, the sides with strawberries and blossoms, on short shaped circular foot, gilt interior, marked on underside, coded 9036 and with retailer's mark, lower body engraved W.C. Codman and F.A. Jordan
9 in. (22.8 cm.) diameter
25 oz. (778 gr.)

Literature

Charles Carpenter, Gorham Silver 1831-1981, 1982, figs. 245-46, p. 233-34.
Larry Pristo, Martele 950-1000 Fine Gorham's Nouveau Art Silver, 2002, p. 247.

Lot Essay

Gorham's Martele archives record that Berry Bowl or Fruit Dish 9036 was completed on 2 October 1897, and was priced at $88. The bowl was raised in 30 hours and chased for an additional 35 hours although the names of the silversmiths were not recorded (see Larry Pristo, Martele 950-1000 Fine Gorham's Nouveau Art Silver, 2002, p. 247).

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