Gorham Manufacturing Company (1865–1961). Bowl (Martelé Line), ca. 1905. Silver, 3 11/16 x 11 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. (9.4 x 29.2 x 29.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Philip C. Schwartz, 75.23. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 75.23_bw.jpg)
Gorham Manufacturing Company (1865–1961). Bowl (Martelé Line), ca. 1905. Silver, 3 11/16 x 11 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. (9.4 x 29.2 x 29.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Philip C. Schwartz, 75.23. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 75.23_mark_bw.jpg)
Bowl (Martelé Line)
Decorative Arts and Design
On View: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
DESIGNER
Charles Codman, American, 1800–1842
DISTRIBUTOR
Spaulding & Company
MEDIUM
Silver
DATES
ca. 1905
DIMENSIONS
3 11/16 x 11 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. (9.4 x 29.2 x 29.2 cm) (show scale)
MARKINGS
On bottom: "385 / Martele / [spread eagle] / [Gorham lion within octagon, anchor within shield, letter "G" within octagon] / 9584 / H / H Y / SPAULDING & CO / CHICAGO / P"
SIGNATURE
no signature
INSCRIPTIONS
Engraved on bottom: "June 1 - 1905"
COLLECTIONS
Decorative Arts and Design
ACCESSION NUMBER
75.23
CREDIT LINE
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Philip C. Schwartz
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Bowl with scalloped edge with raised flowers, leaves and vines in low relief; four vines trail down the inner bowl and around the four hammered-out feet; the sides of the inner bowl are hammered out in eight equidistant places in rounded forms.
CONDITION: Excellent; scratching and signs of wear on interior of bowl; two tiny black spots on inner bowl near foot.
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
CAPTION
Gorham Manufacturing Company (1865–1961). Bowl (Martelé Line), ca. 1905. Silver, 3 11/16 x 11 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. (9.4 x 29.2 x 29.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Philip C. Schwartz, 75.23. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 75.23_bw.jpg)
IMAGE
overall, 75.23_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph
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