This is a truly magnificent sterling silver bowl, covered all over with the marks of hand-hammering and artistically and beautifully decorated with a creative asymmetrical design featuring scenes from nature depicted in a variety of mixed metals. The bowl rests upon 4 low, slightly curving raised sterling silver feet and is encircled by applied mixed metal butterflies, a bird in flight and an impeccably-detailed chicken hungrily feasting on seed while standing on a beautifully made granulated b... Click for details

This fascinating dish was made by Gorham at the time that they were developing a special line of Art Silver, pieces which were not only intended to be practical, but which were also made to be admired as works of Art in their own right. Many of Gorham's designers were inspired by Japanese art and that influence is immediately apparent on this eclectic dish, particularly in the unusual and asymetrical placement of the decorative elements around the rim. At the top is a scene of applied copper... Click for details