October Auction (Sale #259)
Lot 88:
Description
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’
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
Height: 9.00 inches, Length: 8.50 inches, Width: 5.75 inches (coffee pot)
Category: Silver & Metalware > Silverplate Hollowware
Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot.
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Approximate Sale Time: 11:30 am CST
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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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