Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
American
For nearly 160 years, the Gorham Manufacturing Company turned out a wide range of beautiful silver flatware, tea sets, serving bowls and other silver pieces, indelibly influencing the field of decorative arts in ways that still resonate.
When silversmiths Jabez Gorham and Henry Webster started making coin silver teaspoons and jewelry out of a small workshop in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1831, the pair likely had no idea that their modest operation would one day become the largest silver manufacturer in the world.
While some name changes and personnel shifts preceded the foundry officially being established as Gorham Manufacturing Company decades later, growth of the business between its early days and the mid–19th century can largely be attributed to the work of Jabez’s son John, who assumed control of Gorham in the 1840s.
John Gorham introduced steam power at the manufactory. He entered into a partnership with Michael Gibney, the first American silversmith to register a design patent for a flatware pattern. Gorham wanted to expand the business, seeking to produce forks and spoons adorned with decorative flourishes adapted from British patterns. The company hammered out the silver flatware, which it sent to Gibney in New York to apply decorative patterns before returning to Gorham. Consequently, Gorham found Gibney’s work unsatisfactory, and he purchased his own rolling press to do the work himself.
The partnership between John and Michael soured but the company thrived. Sales grew to more than $20,000 per year, and the staff of silversmiths expanded. To keep up with demand, Gorham had to retire its horse-powered rolling press and import a steam-powered drop press from England — the first used in the United States. Designs created at Gorham drew on natural-world motifs as well as artistic traditions from all over the world — alongside its tableware, the company would soon be producing cups and pitchers adorned with polar bears and forest creatures, while tea services and other serving pieces were crafted in a range of styles that included Art Nouveau, Egyptian Revival and Rococo.
Around 1860, Gorham delved into bronze casting. When it opened a division dedicated to bronze work, Gorham collaborated with sculptors such as Daniel Chester French, Anna Hyatt Huntington and Alexander P. Proctor.
By the 1920s, Gorham had employed thousands of workers and had partnered with Danish modernist silversmith Erik Magnussen. However, the Great Depression ground production to a halt. The company was sold to Textron, Inc. in the late 1960s and it changed hands several times before it sold to Department 56 in 2005.
Today, the work of Gorham Manufacturing Company continues to be exhibited in galleries and museums. The RISD Museum in Providence houses a collection of nearly 5,000 works.
On 1stDibs, find a range of antique Gorham Manufacturing Company serveware and decorative objects.
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Item Ships From: USA
Creator: Gorham Manufacturing Company
Cambridge by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12, Set Vermeil 48 pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning Cambridge Gold by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 48 pieces.
Gold flatware is on trend and makes a bold statement on your table. This set is vermeil (completely gol...
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Late 19th Century Antique Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Franconia Dish
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Think Chrysler Building, Rockefeller Center and South Beach in Miami...think Franconia! This is Art Deco at its finest and purest. Notice the handles, the inner border and the patter...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Camellia by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 12 Vermeil 48 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Elegant Camellia gold by Gorham Sterling Silver flatware set 48 pieces. Gold flatware is on trend and makes a bold statement on your table.
This set is vermeil (completely gold-was...
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Mid-20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edgemont Gold by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Eight Service 33 Pcs Dinner
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Originally issued in 1987, Edgemont Gold by Gorham has symmetrical flutes that adorn the end of the flatware, flaring in an unmistakable pattern.
Dinner size estate Edgemont gold by...
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1980s American Vintage Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Classique by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service Luncheon 54 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Classique by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set - 54 pieces. This set includes:
12 KNIVES, 8 7/8",
12 FORKS, 7 1/8",
12 SALAD FORKS, 6 1/2",
12 TEASPOONS, 6",
1 GRAVY LADLE, 7 ...
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1960s Vintage Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
King Edward by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 39 Pcs Place Size
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Splendid Place size King Edward by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set - 39 pieces. This set includes:
8 Place Size Knives, 9"
8 Place Size Forks, 7 1/2"
8 Place Size Salad Forks, 6...
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20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Melrose by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 24 Pieces Place Size
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Melrose by Gorham place size sterling silver flatware set - 24 pieces. Great starter set! This set includes:
Six place size knives, 9 1/8",
six pl...
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Mid-20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gossamer by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 46 pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gossamer by Gorham sterling silver flatware set with brushed / matte / Florentine finish, 46 pieces. This set includes:
eight knives, 8 7/8",
eight forks, 7 3/8",
eight salad for...
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Mid-20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sea Rose Gold by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service Vermeil 32 Pc
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Sea Rose gold by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 32 pieces. This set is vermeil (completely gold-washed) and includes:
Eight knives, 9 1/4",
eight fork...
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20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Camellia by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service Dinner 60 Pcs
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Camellia by Gorham sterling silver flatware set for eight service dinner 60 pieces.
Eight dinner knives, 9 1/2".
Eight dinner forks, 7 7/8".
Eight salad forks, 6 1/2".
Eight teaspoo...
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Mid-20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Marie Antoinette by Gorham Sterling Silver Ice Bowl Set, Hollowware & Barware
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Marie Antoinette by Gorham.
Marvelous Marie Antoinette by Gorham sterling silver ice bowl set. This set includes:
One round tray that is marked #497, it weighs 37.75 ozt., and ...
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1890s American Antique Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Nocturne by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 48 Service 245 Pieces Huge
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Nocturne by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 245 pieces. This set includes:
48 knives, 8 7/8",
48 forks, 7 1/4",
48 salad forks, 6 3/4",
48 teaspoons, 5 7/8",
48 flat hand...
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Mid-20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lovely Sterling Silver Gorham Edwardian-Style Cake Basket on Pedestal Base
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Lovely, sterling silver, Edwardian-style, cake basket on pedestal base, Gorham Manufacturing Co., Providence, Rhode Island, year-marked for 1916. Beautiful pierced work. Silver is li...
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1910s American Edwardian Vintage Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
La Scala by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 24 Pieces Dinner Size
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
La Scala by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 24 pieces. Great starter set! This set includes:
Six dinner size knives, 9 3/4",
six dinner size...
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Mid-20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sea Rose by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service Luncheon 84-Pcs
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
12 knives 9 1/4",
12 forks 7 1/2",
12 salad forks 6 5/8",
12 teaspoons 6",
12 place soup spoons 7",
12 hollow handle butter spreaders 6 1/2",
1 gravy ladle 7",
One serving spoons...
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Mid-20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
La Scala by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Six Service 24 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
6 Knives 9"
6 Forks 7 1/2"
6 Salad Forks 6 1/2"
6 Teaspoons 6 1/4"
Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary.
Excellent condition, no monograms. This set will be beautif...
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Mid-20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Sterling Silver Armorial Ice Cream Forks, Gorham Medallion Set of 6
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six weighty estate sterling silver ice cream forks, the ‘Medallion’ pattern from Gorham Manufacturing Co. Providence Rhode Island, circa 1864.
The terminals show an armoria...
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Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sovereign Old by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 32 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Sovereign old by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 32 pieces. This set includes:
Eight knives, 8 7/8",
eight forks, 7 1/4",
eight salad forks, 6 1/2",
eight teaspoons, 6"
In...
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Mid-20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Feather Edge by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 120 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Large feather edge (formerly known as "Dolly Madison Engraved") by Gorham sterling silver dinner size flatware set of 120 pieces. This set includes:
12 ...
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1920s Vintage Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
HP Sinclaire Engraved Glass Centerpiece Bowl with Gorham Sterling Repousse Base
By Gorham Manufacturing Company, H.P. Sinclaire & Company
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This antique ABP H.P. Sinclaire and Company wheel cut-glass centerpiece bowl has a floral motif and rests on a domed Gorham sterling silver base. The bowl features an ornate engraved pattern consisting of large roses in bloom which are located along intertwined thorny stems studded with clusters of serrated leaves. The domed sterling base echoes the rose motif found on the bowl and is decorated with repoussé...
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Early 20th Century American Other Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of Six 19th Century Gorham Sterling Silver Tea Spoons
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing set of ornate sterling silver tea spoons. They are all marked Gorham sterling and pristine condition.
Category
1890s American Edwardian Antique Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Lot, Unknown Pattern, 22 Pcs
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lovely Gorham (pattern unknown), circa 1922 sterling silver flatware set/lot, 22 pieces. This set includes:
Six knives, 9 1/4",
four dinner forks, 8",
two regular forks, 7 1/8", ...
Category
Early 20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Gadroon by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 6 Service 24 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
English Gadroon by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 24 pieces. Great starter set! This set includes:
six knives, 8 7/8",
six forks, 7 1/8",
six salad forks, 6 1/4",
six teas...
Category
20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Buttercup by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Eight Service Luncheon 32 Pcs
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Buttercup by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 32 pieces. This set includes:
Eight knives, modern blades, 9".
Eig...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Firelight by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 31 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mid-Century Modern Firelight by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 31 pieces. Great starter set. This set includes:
Six knives, 8 7/8".
Six fo...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
1915 Gorham Sterling Silver Ewer Hambletonian Race Trophy Goshen, NY
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Cape May, NJ
This is an important and very early piece of American horse racing history. Goshen, New York is where the original Hambletonian 10 started from in the 1850s. This massive piece is so...
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1910s American Art Nouveau Vintage Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Gorham Martele Footed Inkstand with Hinged Lid
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous, rare, sterling silver (.950) Art Nouveau, Martele inkstand with ball feet and hinged lid, the Gorham Manufacturing Corp., Providence, Rhode Island, circa 1905. According to...
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1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Blithe Spirit by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 36 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Blithe spirit by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 36 pieces. This set includes:
eight knives, 9 1/4",
eight forks, 7 1/4",
eight salad forks, 6 3/4",
eight teaspoons, 6",
o...
Category
20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Newport Scroll by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Six Service 27 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Newport scroll by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 27 pieces. This set includes:
six place knives, 9 1/8",
six place forks, 7 1/2",
six salad f...
Category
20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Gadroon by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Eight Service 32 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful English Gadroon by Gorham sterling silver flatware set 32 Pieces. This set includes:
Eight knives, 8 7/8",
eight forks, 7 1/8",
eight salad forks, 6 1/4",
eight teaspo...
Category
20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lansdowne Gold by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for Eight Set Vermeil
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Add some luxe to your life with this fabulous Lansdowne Gold by Gorham Sterling silver flatware set of 32 pieces. Gold flatware is on trend and makes a bold statement on your table.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Camellia by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service Luncheon 32 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Camellia by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set 32 Pieces. This set includes:
Eight knives, 8 3/4".
Eight forks, 7 3/8".
Eight salad forks, 6 1/2"....
Category
Mid-20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Camellia by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 6 Service Luncheon 24 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Camellia by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 24 pieces. Great starter set! This set includes:
Six knives, 8 3/4".
Six forks, 7 3/8".
Six sala...
Category
Mid-20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Camellia by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Eight Service Luncheon 37 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Eight knives, 8 3/4".
Eight forks, 7 3/8".
Eight salad forks, 6 1/2".
Eight teaspoons, 6".
One serving spoon, 8 1/2".
One pierced serving spoon, original, 8 1/2".
One sugar spoon, 6 ...
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Mid-20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Silver and Crystal Decanter, circa 1910
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Gorham silver and crystal decanter, circa 1910.
Gorham silver stopper.
Category
Early 20th Century American Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Modernist Bowl by Donald Colflesh for Gorham
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Gorham bowl with gold colored exterior and black enamel interior. Designed buy Donald Colflesh for Gorham.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass, Enamel
La Scala Gold by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set Vermeil 32 Pcs
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Add some luxe to your life with this fabulous La Scala Gold by Gorham Sterling Silver flatware set 32 pieces. Gold flatware is on trend and makes a bold statement on your table.
Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Celeste by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Six Service Luncheon 32 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Six knives, 9 1/4".
Six forks, 7 1/2".
Six salad forks, 7 1/8".
Six teaspoons, 6".
Six place soup spoons, 7 1/8".
One pierced serving spoon, 8 1/2".
One sugar spoon, 6 1/4".
Includ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
King Edward Gold by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set Vermeil 32 Pcs
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Add some luxe to your life with this fabulous King Edward Gold by Gorham Sterling Silver flatware set - 32 pieces. This set is vermeil (completely gold-washed) and includes:
8 Knives, 8 7/8",
8 Forks, 7 1/8",
8 Salad Forks, 6 1/8",
8 Teaspoons, 5 7/8"
Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary.
Excellent condition, not monogrammed. This set has a beautiful gold finish.
Gold flatware is on trend and makes a bold statement on your table, especially when paired with gold rimmed china...
Category
Mid-20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Manufacturing Company serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.
Gorham Manufacturing Company serveware, ceramics, silver and glass are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Gorham Manufacturing Company serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, although silver editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass by Gorham Manufacturing Company were created in the Victorian style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider serveware, ceramics, silver and glass by International Silver, Towle Silversmiths, and Reed & Barton. Prices for Gorham Manufacturing Company serveware, ceramics, silver and glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $58 and can go as high as $59,900, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,995.
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