Mixed Metal: Gorham

Japonesque sterling silver and mixed metal bowl. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1880-5. Round and curved with flared rim and raised foot. Allover honeycomb hand-hammering visible on interior and exterior. Fruiting branch with overhanging leaves and strawberries—not to mention a pesky fly—applied to one side. On other are birds, some soaring in flight and others mundanely pecking at granulated soil. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 1845. Very good condition with nice shimmer.... Click for details

Japonesque sterling silver bowl. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1879. Four curved sides and short round ribbed foot. A pair of humming birds with flapping wings go beak-to-beak perched on a leafy branch. A third flies solo. Hand-hammered honeycomb ground. Beautiful craftsmanship in the exotic mode. Fully marked with maker’s stamp, no. 1580, “sterling”, and date code. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 1/4 x W 8 1/4 x D 8 1/4 in. Weight: 18 troy ounces. #BS174

Japonesque mixed metal on copper tea kettle on stand. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1882.Curved sides, s-spout, and bracket-mounted stained-wood handle. Cover center impressed with gadrooning and ball finial. Round stand with four stylized scroll and leaf mounts terminating in claw-and-ball feet joined by stretchers to central open circle inset with heating element. Kettle sides have applied silver period motifs: Butterfly, bird, insect, blossoming prunus branch, and stem flowers planted in... Click for details

Mixed metal copper and silver Turkish coffeepot with Japonesque ornament. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1882.

Traditional copper vessel comprising ovoid body, s-scroll spout, c-scroll handle, cylindrical neck, and hinged onion-dome cover. Applied silver butterflies (one gilt), birds, fronds, and blossoming prunus branch. Tooled band with stylized leaves and flowers at neck base. Allover honeycomb hand hammering. Finish shades from brown to red. A striking synthesis of two modishly exotic... Click for details

Mixed metal copper and silver Turkish coffeepot with Japonesque ornament. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1885. Traditional copper vessel comprising ovoid body, s-scroll spout, c-scroll handle, and cylindrical neck and hinged onion-dome cover. Applied silver dragonfly, birds, grain sheaves, and cattails. Tooled band with stylized leaves and flowers at neck base. Finish shades from brown to red. A striking synthesis of two modishly exotic styles. Hallmark includes no. E40. Very good condition.... Click for details

Japonesque hand-hammered sterling silver and mixed metal christening mug. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1879.

Gently curved sides with reeded and inset foot and plain oval-mounted c-scroll handle. Fish applied to allover honeycomb ground: A variety of species in gold and copper, swimming in different depths and directions. Granulated sand at bottom. Hallmark includes date letter, no. 3210, and phrase Sterling / & other metals. Very good condition with deep patina.

Dimensions: H 3 1/2 x W 3... Click for details

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

Japonesque sterling silver vase. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1876. Amphora with tapering sides, stepped foot, flared rim, and vertical side handles terminating in volute scrolls. Fish and marine plants engraved on body. Arms have stylized Modern Victorian ornament. A wonderful application of avant-garde design to a Classical form.

Hallmark includes date letter. Condition: a few firescale spots, which do not detract from overall beauty.

Dimensions: H 6 7/8 x D 2 5/8 in. Weight: 5.8... Click for details

This is a superb example of American silver at its very best, beautifully crafted by the highly talented silversmiths at the prestigious Gorham Corporation and skillfully enhanced by the addition of mixed metal decoration in the Aesthetic style. Its elegant neo Classical silhouette has been subtly and effectively highlighted at the base, the upper rim and the top of the central column by narrow borders of gadroon work featuring meticulously made leaves surrounded by vines and other organic... Click for details