by
Jeffrey Herman
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BEFORE AND AFTER ON A GORHAM MARTELÉ VASE
This 76-ounce, 19" Gorham Martelé vase
(design #1479) was created in 1899 and is made of 950/1000
purity silver.
I removed a small panel dent, leveled the feet, then the
vase was cleaned to remove any particulate and grunge from
the surface.
I used over 150 cotton balls and makeup pads with delicate
polishes to restore its luster.
Jeffrey Herman
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Jeffrey Herman worked at Gorham as designer,
sample maker, and technical illustrator. Upon
leaving Gorham, he took a position at Pilz Ltd where
he learned the fine art of restoration, and
fabricated mass-produced ecclesiastical ware. He
earned a BFA degree in silversmithing and jewelry
making from Maine College of Art in Portland,
studying under Harold Schremmer and Ernest Thompson,
two outstanding designer/craftsmen. He started his
business in 1984 gaining a national reputation of
quality craftsmanship repairing and reconstructing
everyting, from historical pieces to single spoons.
He is the founder of the Society of American
Silversmiths.
Further details about Jeffrey Herman and information
contact are available in his website at
http://www.hermansilver.com
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