| Accession # | 2004.12.15a-b |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Gorham Manufacturing Company |
| Title | Centerpiece with Candle Holder, Bateau Pattern |
| Date | ca. 1960 |
| Medium | Silverplate |
| Dimensions | 2 1/2 x 12 1/8 x 5 3/8 in. (6.4 x 30.8 x 13.7 cm) Other (Candle Holder (b)): 1 3/8 x 5 x 2 3/8 in. (3.5 x 12.7 x 6 cm) |
| Marks | Inscribed on underside of bowl (a): "Gorham [in script] / E [anchor in shield] P / YC689" Inscribed on underside edge of base (b): "Gorham [in script] / E [anchor in shield] P / YC690" |
| Credit Line | Gift of Jewel Stern |
| Location | Visible Storage: Case 22, Shelf A (Silver) |
| Description | Silver-plated centerpiece bowl (a) with candleholder (b); "Bateau" pattern. Boat-shaped bowl (a) rises from flat, ovoid base; sides curve upward and come to a point at the ends. Removable candle holder (b) with oval, domed base that fits into bottom of bowl; three short cylindrical bobeches in a row across top of dome. Condition: Excellent, some very light scratches. |