Lot Essay
The Martele records indicate this bowl was made by R. Law and required thirty hours to fashion. The bowl cost $100. (See Larry J. Pristo, Martele: Gorham's Nouveau Art Silver, 2002, p. 358.)
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MARK OF GORHAM MFG. CO., PROVIDENCE, 1905
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AN AMERICAN SILVER MARTELE BOWL
MARK OF GORHAM MFG. CO., PROVIDENCE, 1905
Shaped circular, of deep proportion, with undulating sides and everted rim, chased with chrysanthemums, marked under base, marked I over UE
10¾ in. (27.4 cm.) diameter, 4½ in. (11.5 cm.) high; 34 oz. (1069 gr.)
MARK OF GORHAM MFG. CO., PROVIDENCE, 1905
Shaped circular, of deep proportion, with undulating sides and everted rim, chased with chrysanthemums, marked under base, marked I over UE
10¾ in. (27.4 cm.) diameter, 4½ in. (11.5 cm.) high; 34 oz. (1069 gr.)