Lot Essay
According to Gorham researcher Samuel Hough, most Martel pieces prior to 1900 were produced as samples and are identified as such by a four-digit code enclosed with in an oval, as this piece is marked.
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MAKER'S MARK OF GORHAM MFG. CO., PROVIDENCE, 1898
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A MARTEL SILVER PUNCH BOWL
Maker's mark of Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, 1898
Shaped circular on wavy circular foot, the lobed body repouss and chased with dandelions and lilies, with everted wavy rim, marked under base and numbered 1428 within oval for samples
10in. diameter; 50oz.
Gorham Mfg. Co.
Maker's mark of Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, 1898
Shaped circular on wavy circular foot, the lobed body repouss and chased with dandelions and lilies, with everted wavy rim, marked under base and numbered 1428 within oval for samples
10in. diameter; 50oz.
Gorham Mfg. Co.