MARK OF GORHAM MFG. CO., PROVIDENCE, 1918

細節

A SILVER FIVE-PIECE MARTELE PART TEA AND COFFEE SERVICE**
MARK OF GORHAM MFG. CO., PROVIDENCE, 1918
Comprising: a kettle-on-stand, coffee pot, teapot, waste bowl, and sugar bowl; each inverted baluster, on a shaped circular base, the body chased with scrolling flowers, the double-domed cover with an openwork foliate and berry finial, kettle, tea, and coffee pots with ivory insulators, each with an applied monogram, each marked under base, and stamped PLM
The kettle-on-stand 11¾ in. high; 187 oz. gross weight (5)

注意事項

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

拍品專文

The Martelé records indicate this tea and coffee service was produced in 1918. Silversmith Thomas H. Yates made the service in 445 hours. The chaser is unrecorded; however, the service required over 413 hours. The total cost was $1493.00.