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Furniture For Sale
Creator: Gorham Manufacturing Company
Creator: Arlus
Large Arlus Black Steel & Brass Double Swing Arm Sconce, France 1960's
By Arlus
Located in New York, NY
Large Arlus Black and Brass Double Swing Arm Sconce. Exceptional scale and a very dynamic design.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
Sterling Silver Cobalt Salt Shakers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Proudly offering this pair of Art Deco sterling silver salt shakers with cobalt glass liners. They have a geometric cutout pattern overlay on cobalt glass. The top come off and are e...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Arlus Double Shaded Steel & Aluminum Swing Arm Sconce, France 1950's
By Arlus
Located in New York, NY
Two-tone patina steel and brass swing arm sconce with a dual reversed shade, light up and down.
48x15x16
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Brass, Aluminum
Large 1960s French Chandelier By Maison Arlus
By Arlus
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A striking 1970s chandelier by French makers Maison Arlus.
In brass and steel with lucite shades, the long form would perfectly suit a dining, meeting or hallway space.
Diffused by...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
1950 Large Pair of double-arm sconces Maison Arlus
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Composed of a round wall bracket on which rest two gilded brass light arms placed at two different heights.
Each arm is composed of a stem ending in a point on the lower part, while ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1950's Mid-Century Modern Arlus Pendant Lights
By Arlus
Located in London, GB
Step into the timeless allure of mid-century elegance with this exquisite pair of French Mid-Century Modern style pendants by Arlus, circa 1950s France.
Crafted with meticulous atte...
Category
1950s French Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
1950 Original Handle Lamp by Maison Arlus
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Composed of a black cylindrical base on which rests an off-white cotton lampshade of cylindrical shape hugging the base and held in place by a black wrought-iron rod of square cross-...
Category
1950s French Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique William Roger Quadruple Plate Sugar Bowl & Gorham Sterling Silver Spoons
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique turn of the century 13 piece sugar bowl and hanging spoon set, featuring a trophy urn style bowl with etched palm leaves on the body, brackets to support twelve sugar spoons, squirrels in the pierced handles and a sparrow shaped finial. Set includes 11 Gorham sterling silver demitasse spoons in the New Queens pattern (introduced 1895); sold by J.E. Caldwell & Co. Bowl and lid by William Rogers (cross and keystone mark, circa 1900-1910), design number 57.
"Gorham Silver was founded in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1831 by Jabez Gorham, a master craftsman, in partnership with Henry L. Webster. The firm's chief product was spoons of coin silver, but also made thimbles, combs, jewelry, and other small items. In 1865, the Rhode Island legislature granted a charter in the name of Gorham Manufacturing Company. During the heyday of American silver manufacturing, approximately 1850–1940, Gorham was highly influential. The company has produced matching hollowware in both sterling and silverplate, as well as running a foundry for bronze sculpture. The White House has used Gorham silver services during many administrations including those of Lincoln, Grant, and George W. Bush. Gorham artisans also sculpted several famous statues housed in the Capitol's Rotunda, overlooking the Museum of Natural History in New York, and topping the Rhode Island State House. Gorham has also designed a number of elaborate trophies for sporting events, including the Borg-Warner Trophy for the Indianapolis 500, designed by Robert J. Hill. The company has changed hands multiple times beginning with Textron (1967), to Dansk International Designs (1989), to Brown-Forman Corporation (1991), to the Lenox Group (2005), to Clarion Capital Partners (2009), now operating under the name Lenox Corporation."
"William Hazen Rogers (born May 13, 1801) was an American master silversmith and a pioneer in the silver-plate industry and whose work and name have survived to the present day. Rogers partnered with other silversmiths at times, and his company and trademarks were eventually taken over by larger companies. Rogers was born on a farm on May 13, 1801, to Sarah Reynolds (1777-?) and Asa Rogers (1798-1824). After he left home, he went on to become a silversmith, watchmaker and jeweler. From 1820 to 1825, Rogers was an apprentice to Joseph Church, a silversmith and watchmaker in Hartford. In 1825, Rogers became partners with Church and their company, Church & Rogers, initially manufactured silver-plate flatware and hollowware. He was also partner, from 1832 to 1838, with Asa Harris Rogers, his younger brother, as "A Rogers Jr. & Co." while still associated with Church & Rogers. Rogers – together with his two brothers and, later, his son – was responsible for more than 100 patterns of silver and silver-plated cutlery and serving dishes. Many of Roger's designs were influenced by Louis XIV-style patterns of the 17th and 18th century in France, and he was best known for his Elberon pattern and "Presidential" cutlery series. The companies in which one or more of the original...
Category
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Furniture
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver
Set of 4 Spaulding Federal-Style Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cups
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Federal-style sterling silver mint julep cups. Made by Spaulding & Co. (part of Gorham) in Chicago, ca 1920. Each: Straight and gently tapering sides and molded rims. A wond...
Category
Early 20th Century American Federal Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
1950, Pair of Maison Arlus Wall Lights
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of wall sconces Maison Arlus of the 1950s.
Composed of a cylindrical arm in blackened wood decorated on the lower part with a gilded brass ball ending in a drop and on the upper...
Category
1960s French Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Sterling 1908 Water Pitcher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sterling silver water pitcher is signed 1908; that’s one hundred and twelve years ago. We had it restored to its original beauty— dents and scratches removed and polished to per...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
1950 Pair of Maison Arlus sconces
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Composed of a round black wall bracket embellished with a gilded brass disk, on which rests a round black wrought-iron rod curved vertically at the...
Category
1950s French Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Coligni by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 144 pc Dinner Multi motif
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare Dinner and Luncheon size Coligni by Gorham sterling silver figural multi-motif Flatware set - 144 pieces. This pattern was designed by renowned artist Antoine Heller, and introd...
Category
20th Century Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Gorham Victorian Sterling Silver Nutmeg Grater
Located in New York, NY
Victorian sterling silver nutmeg grater. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1900. Ovoid and lobed; cover hinged and tabbed. Interior has hi...
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rookwood Art Nouveau Craftsman Silver Overlay Corn Whiskey Jug
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau Craftsman glazed earthenware whiskey jug with engraved silver overlay. Made by Rookwood Pottery in Cincinnati in 1893. Globular with short nec...
Category
1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Furniture
Materials
Silver
Set of 8 Gorham Sterling Silver Goblets in Desirable Puritan Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 Puritan sterling silver goblets. Made by Gorham in Providence. Each: Spare and elegant form with subtle bell-form bowl on cylindrical stem flowing into raised foot. Works be...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Colonial Revival Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Gorham Exotic Turkish Sterling Silver Coffeepot, 1900
Located in New York, NY
Fin-de-siecle exotic Turkish sterling silver coffeepot. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1900. Narrow ovoid bowl with cylindrical neck and round inset foot. High-looping snake scale h...
Category
Early 1900s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 3 Gorham Japonesque Mixed Metal & Hand Hammered Ladles
Located in New York, NY
Three Japonesque sterling silver ladles. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1885. Each: Curved and tapering handle; round and lobed bowl with small lip spout; bowl interior gilt washed...
Category
Late 19th Century American Japonisme Antique Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver, Copper
Mid Century Modern chandelier by Maison Arlus
By Arlus
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid Century Modern chandelier, by Maison Arlus, France 1960s.
The French chandelier is made of brass, black metal and 4 glass shades.
Each glass egg is nesting one light bulb.
The ch...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Arlus wall light plexiglass teak and brass tube 60s
By Arlus
Located in Lyon, FR
Wall light from the 60s produced by the French house Arlus. Bass structure in solid teak, hanging system and central ball joint in solid brass allowing the wall light to be oriented ...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Neoclassical-Style Parcel Gilt Coin Silver Footed Salt Cellars By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Neoclassical Style, parcel-gilt, Coin Silver (.900) footed salt cellars, American, Ca. 1850's (underside of each salt cellar is lightly engraved with script initials - NSG -...
Category
1850s American Neoclassical Antique Furniture
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Pair of Gilt-Metal and Enamel ‘Fleurs des Siècles’ Flower Baskets
Located in London, GB
Pair of gilt-metal and enamel ‘Fleurs des Siècles’ flower baskets
American, c. 1975
Height 16cm, width 18cm, depth 14cm
With their delicate beauty, these two flower baskets are sens...
Category
20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Rare Arlus Three shade Articulated Floor lamp. France c1950
By Arlus
Located in London, GB
Articulated floor lamp by Maison Arlus France. C1950.
Three shades with a switch on each. Each shade being individually articulated.
The light also pivots from a ball at the bas...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gorham 'Narragansett' Gold Washed Sterling Shell Dish & Figural Crab Spoon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorham 'Narragansett' Gold Washed Sterling Shell Dish & Figural Crab Spoon
USA, circa 1890s
A rare find, two piece set in one of scarcest patter...
Category
Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Antique Gorham American Classical Silver Ewers
By Starr & Marcus, Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Pair of striking midcentury Classical coin silver ewers. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1860. Each: Ovoid bowl with helmet mouth and raised foot. On neck applied frieze with ring o...
Category
Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Furniture
Materials
Silver
Set of 6 Pre-1950 Chantilly Pattern Chocolate Spoons by Gorham
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 6 Chantilly pattern sterling silver chocolate spoons by Gorham. Pre-1950, 1895 patent design. Rarely found. Monogram "A". Patent & hallmarks insignia. 2.95 troy oz.
4 5/8" lon...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rococo Revival Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham 'Narragansett' Sterling- Silver Shell Dish & Figural Crab Spoon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorham 'Narragansett' Sterling- Silver Shell Dish & Figural Crab Spoon
USA, circa 1890s
A rare find, two piece set in one of scarcest patterns of the Gorham Mfg. Co. 'Narragansett', a sculptural Shell Dish & Figural Crab Spoon, this offering is the example without a slight gold wash finish.
This sterling silver shell oyster shell complete with figural crab spoon, a diminutive work, yet a captivating piece is a true testament to the artistry of Gorhams American Aesthetic silversmithing. The oval shell is skillfully encrusted with barnacles, creating a mesmerizing texture, and is raised on a smaller vertical rough piddock shell, complete with a rare addition a intertwined rope crab encrusted nautilus spoon.
The shell dish bears the hallmarks of Gorham Silver Company. The serving dish speaks volumes of its quality. Its dimensions, measuring 1.5 inches high, 4.5 inches wide, and 2.5 inches deep, are complemented by the 5-inch by 1-inch wide three-dimensional crab-encrusted nautilus spoon, apparently unmarked.
This duo is a rare and unique find, a captivating addition to any table service or collection. Weighing in approximately 5 ounces of sterling silver, this set not only highlights the exceptional craftsmanship of the short lived aesthetic period, embodying the essence of mindful, high-quality Victorian artistry.
We are pleased to let you know at the time of posting we are offering another example Gorham 'Narragansett' Gold Washed Sterling Shell Dish...
Category
Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 6 Gorham Midcentury Modern Scallop Shell Seafood Dishes
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Midcentury Modern sterling silver seafood scallop shell plates. Made by Gorham in Providence. Each: Straight and tiered flutes, scalloped rim, and 2 ball supports. The hard-...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Gorham Modern Classical Sterling Silver Scallop Shell Dish, 1947
Located in New York, NY
Large sterling silver scallop shell. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1947. Traditional form with dense and tiered flutes and 2 ball supports. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, da...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Victorian Classical Ewer with Carved Horn Handle, 1897
Located in New York, NY
Victorian sterling silver ewer. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1897. Ovoid bowl with helmet mouth and base knop on raised foot mounted to square base on corner ball supports. Chased...
Category
1890s American Victorian Antique Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Celestial Elegance: Maison Arlus Gilt Bronze Hand Sconces- 1970's
By Arlus
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite and exceedingly rare pair of gilt bronze hand sconces crafted by Maison Arlus. These remarkable pieces, model number 1436, feature a captivating design depicting a finely d...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Set of 6 Chantilly Pattern Sterling Silver Demitasse Spoons by Gorham, c.1920s
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 6 Chantilly pattern sterling silver demitasse spoons by Gorham, c.1920s. Rare found. Antique set with monogram. 1.95 troy oz.
4 1/8" long.
Whitehall Antiques is a family busin...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
1950s Cylindrical Brass and Opaline Glass Table Lamp for Arlus
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Cylindrical Brass and Opaline Glass Table Lamp for Arlus.
Executed in opaline glass and patinated brass, this refined table lamp is attributed to French lighting manufacturer ...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Lyric by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 69 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Heirloom quality Lyric by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 69 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 8 7/8"
12 forks, 7 1/4"
12 salad forks, 6 1/...
Category
20th Century Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Art Deco Vanity Jar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver and crystal vanity jar. The silver cover has a row of beading around the rim — very common in Art Deco designs. The crystal jar is paneled rather...
Category
1920s American Vintage Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Maison Arlus Sconces , 4 pairs available
By Arlus
Located in Miami, FL
Impressive and documented pair of sconces by Maison Arlus, figuring a nickel-plated hand holding an opaline globle. Measures: One light, 75 watts max. US...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Gorham Lancaster Sterling Silver Ice Tongs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Lancaster sterling silver ice tongs. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1900. U-form with beaded stem and floral terminal. One jaw ovoi...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 10 Chantilly Pattern by Gorham Sterling Silver Butter Spreaders
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 10 Chantilly pattern by Gorham sterling silver butter spreaders, early-mid 20th century. 1895 design. Flat handle solid sterling silver. Assembled - 5 with monograms & mixed d...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Gorham Edwardian Classical Sterling Silver Candlesticks, 1914
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Edwardian Classical sterling silver candlesticks. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1914. Each: Ovoid socket with detachable bobeche on knopped baluster shaft; domed foot. Fanc...
Category
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Ring Tray, 1886
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver antique ring tray hallmarked 1886.
It has a chased floral pattern around the edge and has a scalloped rim. The ...
Category
1880s American Antique Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Candlesticks, 1914
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a pair of sterling silver candlesticks by Gorham Silversmiths of Providence, Rhode Island, hallmarked 1914.
A large square shaped base gives these candlesticks a ver...
Category
1910s American Vintage Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of gilded bronze wall sconces by Maison Arlus
By Arlus
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of gilded bronze wall sconces from Maison Arlus, dating from the 1960s. White lampshades. Very good condition.
LP1266
Category
Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Ring Tray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are proud to offer this sterling silver Art Nouveau ring tray by Gorham Silversmiths of Providence, Rhode Island. It has a scalloped rim with aesthetic work around the edge. The...
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Silver Plate Gorham Candlesticks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The pair of Gorham silver plate candlesticks shaped like columns with Corinthian capitals and removable tops, featuring fine beaded detail, exemplify the craftsmanship and attention ...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Gorham Jumbo Sterling Silver & Leather Safari Flask, 1896
Located in New York, NY
Victorian safari flask. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1896. Ovoid glass body. Top encased in leather with cutout tubular windows. Bottom has detachable sterling silver cup. Cover h...
Category
1890s American Victorian Antique Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
1950 Floor lamp by Maison Arlus
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Composed of a round-section central stem in blackened brass decorated with gilded brass rings placed in the center of the central stem and underlined at the top by a gilded brass rin...
Category
1950s French Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Antique Gorham Maintenon Sterling Silver Tray, 1923
Located in New York, NY
Maintenon sterling silver serving tray. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1923. Oval with leaf-capped and -mounted c-scroll side handles. Well has engraved beaded oval frame (vacant) i...
Category
1920s American Edwardian Vintage Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Classic Bouquet by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 65 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Classic Bouquet by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 65 pieces. The handle design is a bouquet of flowers with pierced and beaded detailing. This set includes:
12 Place Size Kniv...
Category
1970s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
1950 Pair of Wall Lamps Maison Arlus
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Composed of a wall support of rectangular shape in black wrought iron on which are placed two golden brass rods of round section placed vertically at two different heights.
On the f...
Category
1950s French Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
1950 Pair of Torchères Maison Arlus
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elegant pair of wall sconces
The wall bracket is round, in blackened brass inside and gilded on the perimeter.
It is embellished with a blackened spindle-shaped light arm held by tw...
Category
1950s French Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Sterling Silver Christmas Ornament
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver Christmas ornament made by Gorham Silversmiths of Providence, Rhode Island, circa 1980. It is of a toy s...
Category
1990s American Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Christmas Ornament
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver Christmas ornament made by Gorham Silversmiths of Providence, Rhode Island, circa 1983. It is of an ange...
Category
1980s American Vintage Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Gorham Imperial Chrysanthemum Sterling Silver Soup Ladle
Located in New York, NY
Imperial Chrysanthemum sterling silver soup ladle. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1900. Tapering stem with waisted terminal and lobed round bowl. Dense ornament with flowers and le...
Category
Late 19th Century American Japonisme Antique Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of French Arlus 1960s Murano Glass Wall Lamps
By Arlus
Located in New York, NY
A pair of luxurious 1960s French wall lamps with blown Murano glass shades with a wavy pattern and gold plated triangular fittings. Two candelabra sockets each. Rewired.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Antique Gorham Edwardian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Vase, 1904
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian sterling silver vase. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1904. Steeply tapering ovoid body; domed foot. Rims scrolled with applied flowers; mouth rim wavy. Fully marked includ...
Category
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Christmas Ornament
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver Christmas ornament made by Gorham Silversmiths of Providence, Rhode Island, circa 1972. It is of a Mount...
Category
1970s American Vintage Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Christmas Ornament
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver Christmas ornament made by Gorham Silversmiths of Providence, Rhode Island, circa 1985. It is of an angel play a m...
Category
1980s American Vintage Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Sauce Bowl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver sauce-bowl and spoon in the Strasbourg pattern by Gorham Silversmiths. The Strasbourg pattern is known for its scalloped design as seen around the...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
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