Sunday, November 10, 2019
November Auction | LOT #63 - Gorham Silver and Copper Mixed Metal Tea Service
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LOT #63
Gorham Silver and Copper Mixed Metal Tea Service
c.1880; eleven piece set, hand-hammered silver plate having elaborate silver soldered copper appliques representing flowers, animals and human figures executed in naturalistic Japanese inspired style; including coffee pot, teapot, water pitcher, creamer, covered sugar, covered tea caddy, small under plate, lidded butter, waste bowl, salt and pepper shakers; all marked on underside “Gorham Co. Silver Soldered”, some having an anchor hallmark and some marked “0660”
Estimate: $5,000 - $6,000
Hammer Price: $5,000
Dimensions: Height: 9 inches, Width: 5 3/4 inches, Length: 8 1/2 inches (coffee pot)
Condition: Very Good, overall light wear consistent with age and normal use; tarnished; loose end lifting on woven bamboo wrapping of teapot handle; light wear to plating on feet; no other damage noted
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