Gorham Manufacturing Company Sterling Silver
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.
Color: Black
Creator: Gorham Manufacturing Company
Greenbrier by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service Dinner Size
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Greenbrier by Gorham sterling silver dinner size flatware set of 54 pieces. This set includes:
Eight dinner size knives, 9 1/2".
Eight dinner siz...
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1930s American Vintage Gorham Manufacturing Company Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
Sovereign Hispana by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Eight Service 49 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
This pattern was produced from 1968-1992. The handle is pierced with an attractive Danish style crown design reminiscent of the pattern Acorn by Georg Jensen. This pattern is heavy and well made. This set is unused, still in the factory sleeves!
New Sovereign Hispana...
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1960s American Vintage Gorham Manufacturing Company Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
Golden Scroll by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Place Size Service 57 Pcs
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Golden scroll by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 57 pieces. This set includes:
8 knives, 9 1/8"
8 forks, 7 3/8"
8 salad forks, 7"
8 teaspoons, 5 3/4"
8 place soup spoons,...
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Late 20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
Gossamer by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service For 12 Set 70 Pieces Modern
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Simple and modern Gossamer by Gorham Sterling Silver flatware set - 70 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 8 7/8"
12 forks, 7 3/8"
12 salad forks, 6 5/8"
12 teaspoons, 6"
12 place...
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Mid-20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
Greenbrier by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 68 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Greenbrier by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 68 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 8 7/8".
12 forks, 7 3/8".
12 salad forks, 6 3/4".
12 teaspoons, 6".
12 cream soup spoon...
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1930s American Vintage Gorham Manufacturing Company Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Nocturne by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 93 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Large nocturne by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 93 pieces. This pattern has an simple, Art Deco, linear design.
This set includes:
12 knives, 9"
12 forks, 7 1/4"
12 salad ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Gorham Manufacturing Company Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
Blithe Spirit by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 72 Pieces New
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Unused Blithe spirit by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 72 pieces. This set includes:
8 knives, 9 1/8"
8 forks, 7 1/4"
8 salad forks, 6 5/8"
8 teaspoons, 5 7/8"
8 place ...
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Mid-20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
La Scala by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 40 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
La Scala by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 40 pieces. This set includes:
8 knives, 9"
8 forks, 7 1/2"
8 salad forks, 6 1/2"
8 teaspoons, 6 1/4"
8 place soup spoons, 6 5/8"
Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary.
Excellent condition, with no monograms. This set will be beautifully professionally polished prior to shipping.
Inspired by the famed Italian opera house, Gorham La...
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1960s American Vintage Gorham Manufacturing Company Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sovereign Hispana by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 63 Pcs
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Sovereign Hispana by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 63 pieces. This set includes:
12 place knives, 9"
12 place forks, 7 1/2"
12 salad forks, ...
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20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Willow by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 43 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Willow by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 43 pieces. This set includes:
Eight knives, 9 1/4".
Eight forks, 7 1/2".
Eight salad forks, 7".
Eight teaspoons, 6".
Eight place soup ...
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1950s Vintage Gorham Manufacturing Company Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rose Tiara by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 55 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
In 1963 Gorham’s skilled designers created a timeless beauty with rose tiara. With graceful curves and a delicate rose at the tip of the handle, rose tiara ...
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1960s Vintage Gorham Manufacturing Company Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
La Scala by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for Eight Set 51 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
La Scala by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware set - 51 pieces. This set includes:
Eight knives, 9"
Eight forks, 7 1/2"
Eight salad forks, 6 1/2"
Eight teaspoons, 6 1/4"
Eight place soup spoons, 6 3/4"
Eight hollow handle butter spreaders, 6 1/2"
One serving spoon, 8 3/4"
One sugar spoon, 6 1/4"
One hollow handle master butter, 7"
Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary.
Excellent condition, with no monograms. This set will be beautifully professionally polished prior to shipping.
Inspired by the famed Italian opera house, Gorham La Scala...
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Mid-20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rondo by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 45 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Rondo by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 45 Pieces. This set includes:
Eight knives, 9".
Eight forks, 7 1/4".
Eight salad forks, 6 3/4...
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1950s American Vintage Gorham Manufacturing Company Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Newport Scroll by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 48 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Newport Scroll by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 48 pieces. This set includes:
12 place knives, 9 1/8"
12 place forks, 7 1/2"
12 sala...
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20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gossamer by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 90 Pieces Modern
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mid-Century Modern "Gossamer" by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 90 pieces. This modern style pattern has clean lines and a Florentine style brushed finish. This set includes:...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gorham Manufacturing Company Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Celeste by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service, 79 Pieces, Modern
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mid-Century Modern Celeste by Gorham, circa 1956 sterling silver flatware set of 79 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9 3/8".
12 forks, 7 1/2".
12 salad forks, 7 1/8".
12 teaspo...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gorham Manufacturing Company Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Melrose by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 51 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Melrose by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 51 pieces. This set includes:
8 knives, 8 7/8"
8 forks, 7 1/4"
8 salad forks, 6 5/8"
8 teaspoons, 6...
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Mid-20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Plain Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 102 Pieces, Scarce Pattern!
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare "Gorham-Plain" by Gorham Sterling silver flatware set - 102 pieces. This set includes:
12 dinner forks, 7 1/2".
12 luncheon forks, 7".
12 salad forks, 6 1/2".
11 teaspoons, 5 7...
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1930s Vintage Gorham Manufacturing Company Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rondo by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 52 Pieces Dinner Size
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size Rondo by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 52 pieces. This set includes:
Eight dinner size knives, 9 5/8".
Eight dinner size forks, 7...
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1950s American Vintage Gorham Manufacturing Company Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rose Marie by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Rose Marie by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 76 Pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 8 7/8".
12 forks, 7 1/4".
12 salad forks, gold-washed, 6 5/8".
12 teaspoons, 6...
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1930s American Vintage Gorham Manufacturing Company Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sovereign Old by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 42 Pieces Stylized Acorn
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Soverign old by Gorham Sterling silver large flatware set of 42 pieces. This set includes:
Eight knives, 8 7/8".
Eight forks, 7 1/4".
Eight salad f...
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1940s Vintage Gorham Manufacturing Company Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Nocturne by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 38 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Nocturne by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 38 pieces. This pattern has a great look! This set includes:
8 knives, 9"
8 regular forks, 7 1/4"
8 salad forks, 6 5/8"
8 teaspoons,...
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Mid-20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Camellia by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service Luncheon 43 Pcs
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes:
8 knives, 8 3/4".
8 forks, 7 1/8".
8 salad forks, 6 1/2".
8 teaspoons, 6".
8 cream soup spoons, 6 1/4".
1 flat handle master butter knife, 7".
1 pickle fork, 5 3/4...
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1940s Vintage Gorham Manufacturing Company Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
La Scala by Gorham Sterling Silver Dinner Size Flatware Service Set 40 Pcs, New
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
For a dramatic statement, this glamorous pattern brings three-dimensional opulence to your table. Introduced in 1964, the finely tooled design incorporates deeply carved borders with...
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1960s American Vintage Gorham Manufacturing Company Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Camellia by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service Luncheon 49 Pcs
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Camellia by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 49 pieces. This set includes:
Eight knives, 8 3/4".
Eight forks, 7 1/8".
Eight salad forks, 6 1/2"...
Category
1940s Vintage Gorham Manufacturing Company Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Andante by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service 33 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Andante by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 33 pieces. This set includes:
Eight knives, 9".
Eight forks, 7 1/4".
Eight salad forks, 6 1/2".
Eight teaspoons, 6".
One sugar spoo...
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1960s Vintage Gorham Manufacturing Company Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sea Rose by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Eight Service 44 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Sea Rose by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 44 pieces. This set includes:
Eight knives, 9 1/4".
Eight forks, 7 1/2".
Eight salad forks, 6 5/8"...
Category
1950s Vintage Gorham Manufacturing Company Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Esprit by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 54, Mid-Century Modern
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning Mid-Century Modern "ESPRIT" by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 54 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9".
12 forks, 7 1/2".
12 salad forks, 6 3/4".
12 teaspoons, 6...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gorham Manufacturing Company Sterling Silver
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 Sterling Silver
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 Sterling Silver
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 Sterling Silver
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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gorham Manufacturing Company Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Sterling Silver American Figural Tea Urn
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th century Gorham sterling silver figural tea urn. It's Atlas (or Hercules) holding the world. 64 Ounces made in America Hallmark 1873. Lid is 5 inches round. 10 inches to the spig...
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19th Century American Antique Gorham Manufacturing Company Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Manufacturing Company sterling silver for sale on 1stDibs.
Gorham Manufacturing Company sterling silver are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of silver and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Gorham Manufacturing Company sterling silver, although silver editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sterling silver by Gorham Manufacturing Company were created in the Art Nouveau style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sterling silver by Towle Silversmiths, Wallace Silversmiths, and Reed & Barton. Prices for Gorham Manufacturing Company sterling silver 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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