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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Creator: Gorham Manufacturing Company
Esprit by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 32 Pieces Modern
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Esprit by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 32 pieces. This set includes:
8 knives, 9"
8 forks, 7 3/8"
8 salad forks, 6 5/8"
8 teaspoons, 6".
Includes bonus brand new storage ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Footed Bowl
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This bowl is quite unique. The bowl is raised an inch of the surface by the legs on each side. Towards the top a lovely pattern of oval shaped cut-outs encircles the entire bowl. Abo...
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1910s American Vintage Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
1912 Gorham Sterling Bowl
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This oblong shaped bowl has a scalloped edge and base. Along the rim, a string of beads follows the shape of the bowl. On each end flowers and garlands...
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1910s American Vintage Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12, Set in Gold 48 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Fairfax by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 48 pieces.
Gold flatware is on trend and makes a bold statement on your table, especially when paired with gold rimmed china...
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Early 20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
White Paisley by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for Eight Set 45 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
White Paisley by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set - 45 pieces. This pattern was introduced in the year 1966 and features a contemporary shaped handle that is partially engraved wi...
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Mid-20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Gadroon by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 86 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
English Gadroon by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 86 Pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 8 7/8",
12 forks, 7 1/8",
12 salad forks, 6 1/4", ...
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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
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...
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Mid-20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling 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", ...
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Early 20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Brilliant-Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Moon Flask Decanter
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Brilliant-cut-glass and sterling silver decanter. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1894. Round body with thumb ring handle. Cut ornament in arched frames. Co...
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1890s American Victorian Antique Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Gadroon by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 48 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
English gadroon by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 48 Pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 8 3/4"
12 forks, 7 1/8"
12 salad forks, 6 1/4"
12 teaspoons, 5 3/4"
Includes bonus...
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Mid-20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Blithe Spirit by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 58 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Blithe spirit by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 58 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9 1/4",
12 forks, 7 1/4",
12 salad forks, 6 3/4",
12 teaspoons, 6",
one gravy lad...
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20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Greenbrier by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 82 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Greenbrier by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 82 Pieces. This set includes:
8 knives, 8 7/8"
8 forks, 7 1/4"
8 salad forks, 6 1/2"
8 teaspoo...
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20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Greenbrier by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 51 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Greenbrier by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 51 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9",
12 forks, 7 1/4",
12 salad forks, 6 1/2",
12...
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20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Gadroon by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 70 pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
English gadroon by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 70 pieces. This set includes:
eight knives, 8 3/4",
eight forks, 7 1/8",
eight salad forks, 6 1/4",
eight teaspoons, 5 3/...
Category
20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Weymouth by Gorham Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set for 8 Service 100 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare Weymouth by Gorham, circa 1914, sterling silver Dinner & Luncheon Size Flatware set - 100 pieces. This set includes:
8 Dinner knives, 9 5/8"
8 Dinner forks, 7 5/8"
8 Regular kkn...
Category
Mid-20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rondo by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 48 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rondo by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 48 Pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 8 7/8",
12 forks, 7 1/4",
12 salad forks, 6 3/4",
12 teaspo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gossamer by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 6 Service 24 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gossamer by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 24 pieces. This modern style pattern has clean lines and a Florentine-style brushed finish. This set includes:
6 knives, 8 7/8"
6...
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Mid-20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rondo by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 68 Pcs Dinner Size
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size Rondo by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 68 pieces. This set includes:
12 dinner size knives, 9 5/8"
12 dinner size forks, 7 7/8"
12 salad forks, 6 3/4"
12 teaspoon...
Category
1950s American Vintage Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Marie Antoinette Platter
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Old-world charm and genteel come to life in this piece; a time when attention to detail and refinement a must. Garlands and tassels adorn the entire outer edge while a ring of oval s...
Category
1910s American Vintage Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cased set of six antique silver whiskey tots
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in London, GB
Set of six antique American silver whiskey tots created in the form of two-handled wine coolers. Numbered from one to six, these charming presented in their original presentation ca...
Category
Early 20th Century British Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edgemont Gold by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 35 Pieces Dinner
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size estate edgemont gold by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 35 pieces. This set includes:
Eight dinner size knives, 9 3/8"
Eight dinner size forks, 7 3/4"
Eight salad ...
Category
Late 20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Bowl
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are delighted to offer this sterling silver bowl by Gorham Silver Company of Providence, Rhode Island. It has a fluted rim with a scalloped edge. Manufactured after WWII, it refle...
Category
1940s American Vintage Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Dish, 1899
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are so proud to offer this antique sterling silver Gorham dish. Signed 1899, it is 120 years old. A flat oblong dish that flares up o...
Category
1890s American Antique Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Five Piece Sterling and Crystal Suite
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is by far our most unique offering. We are so happy to present a pair of large vases, centerpiece bowl and a pair of candlesticks. An incredible five-piece suite. Made (and s...
Category
1920s American Vintage Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Sterling Bowl, 1927
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This bowl stands on a pedestal that is not weighted. It has a wide rim encircling it with a classic design. A medallion on each side intercepted by wreaths and leaves. Thanks to the ...
Category
1920s American Vintage 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
Pair of Amethyst Jars
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sometimes you need that last finishing touch to complete a room. Look no further these jars will dress up any room, whether a living room, bedroom or even a den. The color of glass, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sea Rose by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 40 Pcs Midcentury
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Modern, flowing-style sea rose by Gorham, circa 1958, sterling silver flatware set - 40 pieces. This set includes:
8 knives, 9 1/4"
8 forks, 7 1/2"
8 salad f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edgemont Gold by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 38 Pieces Dinner
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Edgemont gold by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 38 pieces. This set includes:
eight dinner size knives, 9 3/8",
eight dinner size forks, 7 3/4",
eight salad forks, 6 1/2",...
Category
20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rondo Gold by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service for 12 Vermeil 48 Pcs
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rondo gold by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 48 pieces. This set is vermeil (completely gold-washed) and includes:
12 knives, 8 7/8",
12 forks, 7 1/4",
12 salad forks, 6 ...
Category
20th Century 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...
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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