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How do I identify Gorham sterling silver?
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To identify Gorham sterling silver, study the marks found on the piece. Pieces made after 1848 will have a letter or symbol stamp. You can use an authoritative online reference to figure out the manufacturing year of the piece. Find a variety of expertly vetted Gorham sterling silver on 1stDibs.
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Art Deco Black Starr and Gorham Sterling Silver and 14k Gold Compact
By Black, Starr & Gorham
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful Art Deco compact by Black Starr and Gorham. It is Sterling Silver with a 14k Gold accent on top, fitted with 3 small precious stones likely rubies.
The compact is in est...
Category
20th Century American Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Black Starr Silver Plate Ice Bucket
By Black, Starr & Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco style silver plate ice bucket by Black Starr, includes the ice tong, and original removable pyrex glass insert, as shown. Clean, ready to use, shows only light cosmetic wear...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Barware
Golden Caviar by Black Starr & Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 99 Pc
By Gorham, Black, Starr & Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
Looking for a unique flatware set with a fabulous modern design? We have never seen this pattern before - likely was a one-of-a-kind, custom order!
H...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Black, Starr & Gorham Sterling Silver Bar Cocktail Shaker Mid-Century Modern
By Black, Starr & Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Black, Starr & Gorham sterling silver bar cocktail shaker, in Mid-Century Modern style in beautiful geometric design. It measures 8 3/4'' in height by 5'' in width by 4 1/3'' in dept...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Austrian Black, Starr & Gorham Enamel Copper Bowls, Vienna, Set of 2
By Black, Starr & Gorham
Located in Miami, FL
Austrian Black, Starr & Gorham Enamel copper bowls, Vienna, Set of 2
Offered for sale is a set of 2 Black, Starr & Gorham enameled copper bowl and tray. They are designed in oval and triangular shapes with soft rounded edges and are embellished with black and purple grounds. Additionally, they are decorated with multicolor accents, in yellow, blue, silver, and green colors. They are marked "Black Starr & Gorham" and "Made in Vienna" on their bases as shown.
The measurements provided above are for the largest purple ground tray. The smaller purple dish...
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Black Starr & Gorham Gothic Bold Wall Clock in Original Box
By Black, Starr & Gorham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Black Starr and Gorham
STYLE / REFERENCE: Gothic Motif
METAL / MATERIAL: Nickle Finished
CIRCA: 1940s/ 50s
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: High Grade 15 Jewels Swiss Made
DIAL / HANDS: Silvered Roman / Filigree Hands
DIMENSIONS: 16 Inches tall X 9 Inches Wide / 40cm X 23cm (box 17" X 11")
ATTACHMENT: Wall Mount
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement.
This is am impressive wall clock sold by one of the premier American jewelry houses. Remarkably it comes with its original box, in excellent condition.
Black, Starr and Frost are considered America's oldest jewelry house. They merged with Gorham, one of America's oldest silver companies in 1929. Just in time for the Great Depression. This clock, or rather weather station as it is normally called, appears to have never been used. It was likely made in Switzerland of the finest materials some time mid century. Gothic in style while dating to later part of the Art Deco Era This would be an impressive piece in entry of an elegant old home. Or, conversely it would look great in an ultra modern entry...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Gothic Revival Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass, Nickel