Hand Made Sterling: Martele

Art Nouveau Martelé silver tray. Made by Gorham in Providence on November 11, 1899. Square well with curved corners. Lobed and tapering sides with scalloped rim. Chased meandering fruiting grapevine and large leaves at corners on hand-hammered ground. Four ovoid frames of which 2 vacant and 2 engraved with script monograms. On back of one frame is engraved the year 1910. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 2253. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 1 1/4 x W 12 1/2 x D 12 1/2 in.... Click for details

Beautiful Art Nouveau Martelé silver compote. Made by Gorham in Providence on August 16, 1917. Shallow bowl with alternating big and small lobes; shoulder same with leaves and flowers overlapping and entwined in strapwork frames. Rim irregular and wavy. Baluster shaft on raised and same foot. Fully marked including pattern no. IDF. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 5 1/4 x D 10 1/4 in. Weight: 27.5 troy ounces. #R4

Fabulous Art Nouveau Martelé silver fish platter. Made by Gorham in Providence on April 6, 1898. Shaped and narrow oval well. Tapering and chased shoulder. At ends are scaly fish heads with exophthalmic eyes and tentacular whiskers. On sides more piscine ornament, including cherubs ferried along in fish-harnessed shells. Dramatically wavy rim. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and pattern no. 366. Excellent condition with deep patina.

Dimensions: H 2 x W 23 1/2 x D 11 1/2 in. Weight:... Click for details