Hand Made Sterling: Martele

Hard to find set of 12 Martelé silver dinner plates. Made by Gorham in Providence. Each: Round well and wavy shoulder chased with strewn flowers—a tulip here, lily of the valley there. Delicate and restrained on nicely shimmering ground. Curvilinear rim. On back is engraved: “Robinson / October 27, 1922”. This design (HWC) was produced in 1915 and 1923. Fully marked including Martelé stamp and design code. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 1/2 x D 11 3/8 in. Heavy total weight: 278... Click for details

Pair of Martele silver compotes. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1909. Each: Gilt-washed well with gently turned-down and wavy rim. Domed foot with castellated rim. Scattered leaves and flowers chased on hand-hammered ground.

On foot underside engraved interlaced script monogram, the phrase “W.C. Codman / 1909”, and date ‘December 25, / 1913”. William Christmas Codman was an English designer who worked for Gorham beginning in 1891. He oversaw the company’s Martele production from its... Click for details

Beautiful Martele silver bowl. Made by Gorham in Providence on Mar. 26, 1914. Round well with shaped base and wavy and scrolled rim. Chased and restrained floral ornament in form of strewn roses. First-rate craftsmanship and fine honeycomb hand hammering. Hallmark includes pattern no. EFX and phrase “Martele / .9584”. Very good condition with rich patina.

Dimensions: H 2 3/4 x D 12 1/8 in. Weight: 32.4 troy ounces. #BN928