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Hand Made Sterling: Martele (2)
GORHAM MARTELE STERLING SILVER TRAY SALVER CIRCA 1900
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GORHAM MARTELE STERLING SILVER TRAY SALVER CIRCA 1900
BE117

This is a gorgeous and unique silver tray by the premier American silversmiths at Gorham from its renowned Martelé line. This square tray has a wonderful sculptural, curved border that is organically shaped to embody Art Nouveau curves. The sinuous lines of the tray are echoed in the subtle decoration of tendrils and scrolls that emphasize the bulging curves and provide decorative accents at each corner. Like all Martelé objects, this piece was handmade by Gorham’s most distinguished craftsman a... Click for details

$15,000.00
ANTIQUE SILVER GORHAM MARTELE SIGNED COMPOTES 1909
ANTIQUE SILVER GORHAM MARTELE SIGNED COMPOTES 1909
BB384

This is a lovely pair of American sterling silver compotes, elegantly designed in the Art Nouveau style and bearing the signature of W.C. Codman, the most important and influential designer of Gorham's highly collectable hand-made "Martele" line. The compotes are beautiful and sophisticated in appearance, the Art Nouveau elements being subtly invoked with restraint and refinement in the form of gently undulating borders prettily enhanced by gracefully swirling vines, leaves and flowers. Each o... Click for details

$28,500.00 pair











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