Mixed Metal: Gorham

Japonesque mixed metal kettle on stand. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1880. Kettle: Round and tapering body with s-scroll spout. Applied silver ornament on hand-hammered copper ground. On one side a rooster clucks and pecks on granulated soil; on other a large leafing tree rooted in same. Also, birds and blossoming branch. Cover domed with brass vasiform finial. Fixed c-scroll stained-wood handle. Stand: Rind with pierced gallery sides mounted to four claw-and-ball feet, which are mounted... Click for details

Pair of mixed metal sterling silver bowls. Made by Gorham in Providence, 1880-1. Each: Four curved sides and deep fluted well. Wide and hand-hammered with applied birds, blossoming branches, kimono-clad parasol twirlers, and flowers rooted in granulated soil. Modish Japonesque motifs. Interlaced script monogram engraved on underside. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, phrase “Sterling / & Other Metals”, and no. 326. One has 1880 date letter; the other has 1881 date letter. Very good... Click for details

Japonesque mixed metal on sterling silver bowl. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1881. Curved sides, molded rim, and foot rim. On exterior are applied vegetation rooted in granulated soil, a stray dragonfly, and solitary fisherman who has hooked a fish. Fully marked with maker’s stamp and “Sterling / 385 / N / & Other Metals”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 7/8 x D 5 in. Gross weight: 5 troy ounces. #BV126

Japonesque sterling silver and mixed metal tea set. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1879-1880. This set comprises teapot, creamer, and sugar.

Each: Bellied with short reeded neck and foot ring. Bracket handles (teapot handle stained wood). Teapot has gently raised hinged cover with ball finial and s-form spout. Creamer has discreet lip spout. Allover honeycomb hand hammering applied with lots of period motifs: oversized leaves and lily pads as well as granulated soil; rich and varied... Click for details