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Turn-of-the-century Edwardian sterling silver baby set. Made by Gorham in Providence. This set comprises cup, bowl, and plate. Cup has scroll bracket handle, raised and stepped foot, and gilt interior. Bowl has same foot. Plate has deep well. Acid-etched scenes depicting scenes from Mother Goose, including Old King Cole being presented with his Bowl, Little Bo Peep with Sheep, and Old Mother Hubbard with Bare Cupboard and Poor Dog. Cup and bowl have goose balancing a ball (vacant) between two depictions of the old dame herself: in one she reads and in other dozes.
Fully marked including maker’s and retailer’s (Bailey, Banks & Biddle) stamps, and no. W8/24. Excellent condition with strong definition.
Dimensions: Cup: H 3 1/2 x W 4 1/2 x D 3 1/4 in. Bowl: H 2 7/8 x D 5 1/4 in. Plate: H 1/2 x D 7 1/8 in. Total weight: 22 troy ounces. #BW369