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American Art Works No. 106 "Marcelle"
American Art Works No. 106 "Marcelle"
Date: 1910 - 1913
Size: 10.5" x 13.5"
Type: Pie
Scarcity: Uncommon
Value: $$$ - $$$$
Condition & Brewer Dependent
Size: 10.5" x 13.5"
Type: Pie
Scarcity: Uncommon
Value: $$$ - $$$$
Condition & Brewer Dependent
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FAKE Coca Cola
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General
“Marcelle” (No. 106) returns to the “pretty lady” theme that was prevalent from the upper 70's into the mid-90's, although the design seems more modern (to 1910) than the “Victorian” imaginings of the Meek “pretty ladies.” Some examples (they tend to be chargers vice standard trays) carry a paper label that declares:
“The test of civilization is the estimate of woman. G. W. Curtis”
George William Curtis (1824 – 1892) was an American writer and public speaker, known as an abolitionist and supporter of civil rights for African Americans and Native Americans.
“Marcelle” (No. 106) returns to the “pretty lady” theme that was prevalent from the upper 70's into the mid-90's, although the design seems more modern (to 1910) than the “Victorian” imaginings of the Meek “pretty ladies.” Some examples (they tend to be chargers vice standard trays) carry a paper label that declares:
“The test of civilization is the estimate of woman. G. W. Curtis”
George William Curtis (1824 – 1892) was an American writer and public speaker, known as an abolitionist and supporter of civil rights for African Americans and Native Americans.
Curtis also advocated women's suffrage, civil service reform, and public education. He primarily published opinion pieces in periodicals of the day, such as Putnams and Harper’s Weekly. The quote above comes from a speech he gave that was included in a posthumous anthology “On the principles and character of American institutions, and the duties of American citizens, 1851-1892.”
We have been unable to find an original artwork that this design may have been based on, nor is there an obviously literary character this design is meant to portray. Sahling has an entry in April 1910 (the design carries a 1910 copyright date) for “Marcella, stock metal” then an October 1910 entry for “Marcella, No. 106 tray.”
Size & Shape
As a tray, this design appears as a portrait-oriented small oblong (10.5" x 13.5"). It also frequently appears as a charger. For some reason, most brewery examples are chargers, with only one brewery tray example we are familiar with. One time we saw a rectangular “sign” that was clearly an unpressed tray with gold text advertising Coca Cola which we are fairly certain was a forgery or fantasy piece (this has since been confirmed with Coca Cola collectors). Rims on trays are black with gold text; chargers may carry the advertising text on the face or back.
Hager & Price
Hager does not discuss this design or include her in his discussion of “The Ladies.” He does indicate her introduction in 1910 in his date table and he includes her in his catalog. Generally speaking, the prices for chargers tend to be stronger than for the tray size version. Prices for brewery examples do much better than non-breweries; however, they are not particularly impressive. Of the two examples we’ve seen go for over $1,000, one unfortunately, was the suspected Coca Cola fake.
We have been unable to find an original artwork that this design may have been based on, nor is there an obviously literary character this design is meant to portray. Sahling has an entry in April 1910 (the design carries a 1910 copyright date) for “Marcella, stock metal” then an October 1910 entry for “Marcella, No. 106 tray.”
Size & Shape
As a tray, this design appears as a portrait-oriented small oblong (10.5" x 13.5"). It also frequently appears as a charger. For some reason, most brewery examples are chargers, with only one brewery tray example we are familiar with. One time we saw a rectangular “sign” that was clearly an unpressed tray with gold text advertising Coca Cola which we are fairly certain was a forgery or fantasy piece (this has since been confirmed with Coca Cola collectors). Rims on trays are black with gold text; chargers may carry the advertising text on the face or back.
Hager & Price
Hager does not discuss this design or include her in his discussion of “The Ladies.” He does indicate her introduction in 1910 in his date table and he includes her in his catalog. Generally speaking, the prices for chargers tend to be stronger than for the tray size version. Prices for brewery examples do much better than non-breweries; however, they are not particularly impressive. Of the two examples we’ve seen go for over $1,000, one unfortunately, was the suspected Coca Cola fake.
Confirmed Brewer used Stock Trays
Non-Beer Related & Non-Tray Uses
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