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THBGorham 1898 Sterling Epergne for Exhibition
About Seller
1788 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
United States
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery is a full-service auction gallery strategically located on Miami Circle in the historic Buckhead district of Atlanta, one of the Southeastern United States’ largest commercial and financial centers. The gallery is owned and operated by Robert Ahlers and his wife Chr...Read more
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About Auction
LiveMay 1, 2016 - May 2, 2016
Ahlers & Ogletree elizabeth@aandoauctions.com
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- Lot Description
Gorham (American (Rhode Island), founded 1831), circa 1889. A late 19th century sterling silver four arm epergne with lift-off ovular center bowl raised on four scrolled legs with heavy repousse decoration, further raised on a shaped rectangular base on four scrolled feet, the base supporting four spiral scrolled arms decorated with acanthus leaves with each terminating in a removable locking square bowl, each of the five bowls with gold wash interior and having flaring rim with molded and repousse floral scrolled edges - the center bowl with further etched floral decoration. Each bowl and the base with impressed marks "EX" over the three cartouche maker's mark over "STERLING / A5150" and with date code for 1898; the base also with hand incised "J1862 / 90437". Approximate height 11", width 20.5", depth 18.75". Total approximate weight 155 troy ounces. Note: According to Charles Carpenter, Jr in "Gorham Silver" 'The EX... may represent Extra or Experimental' (p. 287). The "EX" may also be a designation for exhibition pieces as indicated by Gorham's costing records, or possibly used to indicate a sample work or a special order before the company developed a numbering system for this type of item.
Condition
Overall in very good to excellent condition. Allover with minor surface scratches commensurate with age - none overt or distracting. The relief decoration to trays with slight handling wear yet remaining relatively crisp - rest of decoration very crisp. Arms are structurally sturdy presenting level dishes. All twist locking mechanisms functioning cleanly. No apparent losses, cracks, or pitting.
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