Gorham Martele Sterling Silver Covered Terrapin Soup Tureen on Stand 1912
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Description
The bombe-form body and domed cover chased with scrolling seaweed and engraved horizontal bands to replicate water, the finial with a turtle, all raised on a stand with stylized shell and seaweed feet. Height overall 14 inches, length over handles 13 14 inches, total approximately 124 ounces.
Gorham's archives list four "terrapin sets" in their inventories. Another terrapin tureen (of a differing model) and twelve bowls were sold by Sotheby's New York, April 19, 2023, lot 54.
Good condition overall; body engraved with heraldic crest to one side and script monogram "MCM" to reverse
Condition
Good condition overall; body engraved with heraldic crest to one side and script monogram "MCM" to reverse
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Gorham Martele Sterling Silver Covered Terrapin Soup Tureen on Stand 1912
Estimate $10,000 - $20,000
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