$500
Frans J. R. Gyllenberg (Swedish/American, 1883-1974) and Alfred H. Swanson (American, 1899-1978) Sterling Silver Lobed Bowl, Boston, Massachusetts, 1926-1932, lobed bowl with scalloped rim set on short stem, maker's marks for Gyllenberg and Swanson, 355 sterling, ht. 5 1/8, dia. 8 1/2 in., approx. 22 troy oz. Note: Frans Gyllenberg probably served an apprenticeship in his native Sweden before moving to Boston and joining the Handicraft Shop in 1906. The following year Gyllenberg became a craftsman member of the Society of Arts and Crafts, Boston, and was promoted to master status in 1910. Gyllenberg is listed in society records as having a bench in the Boston Handicraft shops at 42 Stanhope Street (1908-1913) and at 516 Atlantic Avenue (1914-1927). In 1929 Gyllenberg was elected a medalist craftsman, the society's highest honor. - MFA Boston Swanson, Gyllenberg's assistant, became his business partner in 1926. Estimate $300-500 No visible damage or repairs. Age expected surface wear. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2020-12-08