Fine George Gebelein Arts & Crafts Hammered Silver Circular Foot Center Bowl
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:57167 | Composition: Sterling Silver |
| Type: Bowls | Maker: George Gebelein |
| Age: 1900-1940 |
Presented is a beautifully hand hammered Arts & Crafts period sterling silver bowl made by George Gebelein of Boston.The bowl has a hand hammered surface and is mounted on a circular base. This piece is handmade. Hand hammering is evident on both the interior and exterior of the bowl, although does not show up in our photos that much. The piece is marked Gebelein, Sterling and Boston. The bowl measures 9 1/4 inches in diameter 3 5/8 inches tall. ...; The weight is 18.36 troy ounces.Original surface patina. Some small dings as seen, this piece was used and still shows very very well!BIOGRAPHICAL STATEMENT George Christian Gebelein, perhaps America's foremost silversmith of the 20th century, has been referred to as "the modern Paul Revere." He was born in Germany in 1878, the son of Margeretha Solger and Johann Nicolaus Gebelein. The family moved to the United States shortly after his birth, settling in Cambridge, Massachusetts. George Gebelein graduated from the Harvard Grammar School in June 1893. After graduation, Gebelein worked briefly at a woolen mill and then began an apprenticeship in silversmithing at Goodnow and Jenks of Boston. There he developed a passion for handcrafted silver. After working for several other silversmiths, including Tiffany’s, Gebelein opened his own silversmithing and jewelry business at 79 Chestnut Street, Boston, in 1909. Here, he sold not only his own work, but also those of his assistants, items produced by other companies, and antique silver goods, as well as pewter, brass, and copper ware. In addition, he crafted domestic and ecclesiastical silver, flatware, and such presentation pieces as trophies and cups, including the Harvard Cup. Gebelein employed a jewelry designer, but in all likelihood the jewelry settings themselves were probably done elsewhere. During his early years in business, Gebelein taught silversmithing to a select group of pupils. During his fifty-year career, Gebelein exhibited his work at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Brooklyn Museum, and the Currier Gallery of Art. The Boston Society of Arts and Crafts awarded him its Master Craftsman's Medal, and he garnered other honors from the Art Institute of Chicago, and at the Panama Pacific Exposition of 1915. In addition to producing items for private individuals, Gebelein had commissions from the United States Military Academy at West Point, the College of William and Mary, and the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. In 1901, Gebelein married Eva May Pelren, the daughter of Rosa and Moses Pelren, of Concord, New Hampshire. They raised four sons and three daughters at their home in Wellesley Hills, outside Boston. One son worked in his father’s shop, although not as a silversmith. After George Gebelein died in 1945, his family kept the business going, but in 1984 it was sold. For more information about George Gebelein’s life and work, see George Christian Gebelein, Boston Silversmith, 1878-1945, by Magaretha Gebelein Leighton (Boston: The Author, 1976), and George Christian Gebelein: The Craft and Business of a “Modern Paul Revere, ” by Alexandra Deutsch, a 1995 thesis done in the Winterthur Program in Early American Culture. Shipping: Domestic shipping: I ship products using USPS & UPS. I do not charge a handling charge. Tracking or insurance is included in the shipping price. Local pickup available upon request. International shipping: I ship products using USPS. Please, be aware of your local customs office for details on how you can claim items if your package has been delayed longer than 15 days above normal delivery time. I do not charge a handling charge. Insurance is required on international purchases to ensure your item gets to you safely. Buyer is responsible for all taxes, duties, brokerage and customs fees. We do not know those charges throughout the world. Returns and Refunds: Return Policy - We are proud to offer returns within reason. I will accept returns, within 14 days of close of transaction within reason. Returns are based on buyer contact. Refund will be made in the same method as it was received by me. (meaning if you paid by Paypal - you will get a Paypal refund.) We do not sell on approval nor offer buyers remorse refunds- returns only if not as described. Communication: We check email frequently. If you do not receive a response to your question within 24 hours - it's possible we may not have gotten your email. If you have bid on the item, you can get our phone number emailed to you through the contact member feature of eBay. Feedback: We are happy to leave feedback for our customers. We would appreciate that once you receive your item, you also leave us feedback. I strive to be a 5 star seller. Your feedback is critical to my success on eBay. If you feel that you cannot leave a Positive comment with all 5 stars - I WILL EARN IT. Please do not hesitate to contact me for any reason. I am here to exceed your expectations!
