Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, Rhode Island c. 1881-1885

DESCRIPTION: 

Sterling silver in a distinctive compressed form with arabesque decoration and ruffled necks. Handles separated by ivory insulators. The cream pitcher and waste bowl with gilt interiors.

CONDITION: 

Small dents, light scratches.

MARKED: 

“LION – ANCHOR – G” [symbols] / “STERLING” / “1570”. Bases inscribed, “1885”.

SIZE: Teapot: 4-1/2” h x 5-1/2” diam pot x 8-1/4” w with handle & spout. Coffee Pot: 7” h x 5-3/4” diam pot x 8 “ w with handle & spout. Creamer: 2-1/2” h; x 3-1/2” diam x 4-1/4” w.with handle. Sugar: 4-1/4 x 4-1/4” diam bowl; 5-1/2” w with handles. Bowl: 2-1/4” h x 4-1/2” d Total weight: 81.17 Troy ounces.

PRICE: $9,000

CALL NUMBER: 497-II-O