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How do I identify Gorham sterling silver?

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How do I identify Gorham sterling silver?
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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Barware

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...
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Copper, Enamel

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

Art Deco Pair of Black, Starr & Gorham Sterling Silver Petal Form Candelabras
By Black, Starr & Gorham
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite pair of Art Deco sterling silver candelabras was realized in the United States circa 1930. They feature convex circular hand hammered bases with a dappled texture that...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Candelabras

Materials

Sterling Silver

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...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Gothic Revival Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Nickel

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...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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