Gorham Manufacturing Company Tableware
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
Golden Wheat by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 53 pieces Scarce
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scarce Golden Wheat by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware set - 53 pieces. This set includes:
12 Knives, 9 1/4"
12 Forks, 7 1/4"
12 Salad Forks, 6 7/8"
12...
Category
Mid-20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Newport Scroll by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 45 Pieces Place
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Newport Scroll by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 45 Pieces. This set includes:
Eight place size knives, 9 1/8",
eight place size forks, 7 1/2",...
Category
20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edgemont by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 60 pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Issued in 1987, Edgemont by Gorham has symmetrical flutes that adorn the end of the flatware, flaring in an unmistakable pattern.
Edgemont by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 60...
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Late 20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
La Scala by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 54 Pcs New
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Unused La Scala by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 54 pieces. This set includes:
12 Knives, 9 1/8"
12 Forks, 7 1/2"
12 Salad Forks, 6 1/2"
12 Teaspoons, 6 1/4"
1 Gravy L...
Category
1960s Vintage Gorham Manufacturing Company Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Gadroon by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 95 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
8 DINNER SIZE KNIVES 9 5/8",
8 DINNER SIZE FORKS 7 3/4",
8 LUNCHEON KNIVES 8 7/8",
8 LUNCHEON FORKS 7 1/4",
8 SALAD FORKS 6 1/4",
8 TEASPOONS 5 7/8",
8 CREAM SOUP SPOONS ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
La Scala by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service Luncheon 91-Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
12 knives 9",
12 forks 7 1/2",
12 salad forks 6 1/2",
12 teaspoons 6 1/8",
12 cream soup spoons 6 1/8",
12 hollow handle butter spreaders 6 1/2",
12 cocktail forks 5 7/8",
one...
Category
Mid-20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sea Rose by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 79 Pieces Modern
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Large Sea rose by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 79 pieces. This pattern has a flowing modern design and was designed by Richard L. Huggins in the year ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
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 ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gorham Manufacturing Company Tableware
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 Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Gadroon by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 60 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
English Gadroon by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 60 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 8 7/8",
12 forks, 7 1/8",
12 salad forks, 6 1/4"
12 teaspoons, 5 3/4",
12 cre...
Category
20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Tableware
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 Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Aspen by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 53 Pieces Modern
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Aspen by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 53 Pieces. This sleek, Mid-Century Modern design set includes:
12 knives, 8 7/8".
12 forks, 7 1/8".
12 salad forks, 6 5/8".
12 teaspo...
Category
1960s Vintage Gorham Manufacturing Company Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Camellia by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 41 Pieces Dinner
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Camellia by Gorham sterling silver dinner size flatware set of 41 pieces. This set includes:
Eight dinner knives, 9 1/2"
Eight dinner forks, 7 7/8"
Eight salad forks, 6 1/2"
Eight t...
Category
20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Melrose by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 30 Pieces Dinner Size
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Six dinner size knives, 9 5/8"
Six dinner size forks, 7 3/4"
Six salad forks, 6 5/8"
Six teaspoons, 5 7/8"
Six place soup spoons, 6 7/8"
Includes bonus brand new storage chest - sty...
Category
Mid-20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Celeste Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 60 PC, Mid-Century Modern
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Celeste by Gorham, circa 1956 sterling silver flatware set of 60 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9 3/8",
12 forks, 7 1/2",
12 salad forks, 7 1/8",
12 teaspoons, 6",
12 pl...
Category
20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Tableware
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...
Category
20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
La Scala by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 32 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
La Scala by Gorham Sterling Silver flatware set - 32 pieces. This set includes:
8 knives, 9"
8 forks, 7 1/2"
8 salad forks, 6 1/2"
8 teaspoons, 6 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Tableware
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 Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chantilly by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service Luncheon, 65 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
12 knives 8 7/8",
12 forks 6 7/8",
12 salad forks 6 1/2",
12 teaspoons 5 3/4",
12 place soup spoons 6 3/4",
one gravy ladle 6 3/4",
one serving spoon 8 3/8",
one cold meat fork ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Gorham Manufacturing Company Tableware
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", ...
Category
20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Tableware
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...
Category
1950s American Vintage Gorham Manufacturing Company Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
La Scala by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 60 pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
La Scala by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 60 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9"
12 forks, 7 1/2"
12 salad forks, 6 1/2"
12 teaspoons, 6 1/4"
12 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Tableware
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...
Category
1930s American Vintage Gorham Manufacturing Company Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Blithe Spirit by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 60 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning Blithe Spirit by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 60 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9 1/4"
12 forks, 7 1/4"
12 salad forks, 6 3/4"
12 teaspoons, 6"
12 place soup...
Category
Mid-20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Tableware
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...
Category
20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Classique by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 103 Pieces Modernism
By Gorham Manufacturing Company, Burr Sebring
Located in Big Bend, WI
Classique by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 103 pieces. This pattern was designed by Burr Sebring. Sebring studied metalsmithing with famed designers John Prip and Hans Christensen...
Category
20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cottage by Gorham Vermeil Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 64 Pc Din J Mono
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size cottage by Gorham Vermeil (completely gold-washed) sterling silver flatware set, 64 pieces. This set includes:
12 dinner size knives, 9 3/4" (villa norfolk gold by gorham),
12 dinner size forks, 7 1/2",
12 luncheon/dessert forks, 6 3/4",
12 teaspoons, 5 7/8",
12 place soup spoons, 7",
four serving spoons, 8 1/4"
Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary.
Excellent condition, with J monogram...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Gorham Manufacturing Company Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rondo by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Luncheon 12 Service 81 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rondo by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 81 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 8 7/8",
12 forks, 7 1/4",
12 salad forks, 6 3/4",
12 teas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Tableware
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Tableware
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 Tableware
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 Tableware
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Tableware
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 ...
Category
1960s Vintage Gorham Manufacturing Company Tableware
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Tableware
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Gorham Manufacturing Company Tableware
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 Tableware
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 Tableware
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 Tableware
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 Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
La Scala by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service For 8 Set 41 Pieces
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 lavish scrollwork enhanced by intermittent floral details and a striking rosette crowning the neck. Significant weight and uncompromising craftsmanship lend a luxurious note to traditional and formal settings to wow your guests and provide the ultimate finishing touch to all of your meals.
LA SCALA BY GORHAM...
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1960s Vintage Gorham Manufacturing Company Tableware
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 Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Manufacturing Company tableware for sale on 1stDibs.
Gorham Manufacturing Company tableware 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 tableware, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original tableware by Gorham Manufacturing Company were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider tableware by Towle Silversmiths, International Silver, and Wallace Silversmiths. Prices for Gorham Manufacturing Company tableware can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $150 and can go as high as $59,900, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,750.
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