Sold for:
$11,258
$11,258
Gorham Martele Silver Vase, . 9584 fine, 1897-1912, tapering ovoid form with shaped and everted rim, with sinuous curving lines running vertically up from the slightly domed quatrefoil base, with overall hammered surface, ht. 13 3/8 in., approx. 34 troy oz. Note: For a stylistically similar example of this type of restrained, hammered treatment of Martele hollowware, see figure 269 in Carpenter, C.H., Gorham Silver 1831-1981 , New York, 1982. good, with minor age wear and some light surface scratching. marked: Martele (eagle) (Gorham mark) .9854 There is no serial number on this piece.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-04-10
