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by Jeffrey Herman
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BEFORE AND AFTER ON A GORHAM MARTELÉ VASE

 
Gorham Martelé vase (design #1479): before and after

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
- 2014 -
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