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Sterling Silver For Sale
Creator: Gorham Manufacturing Company
Creator: Jean Puiforcat
Sterling Silver “Etruscan” Platter, 1930
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver platter by Gorham Silversmiths of Providence Rhode Island in the “Etruscan” pattern, hallmarked 1930. The Etruscan Key pattern is a Greco-Roman re...
Category
1930s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Cordials and Tray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a set of six sterling silver cordials and tray. Manufactured at the height of the Mid-Century modern movement, the set is contemporary and sleek. The curves on the...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Meadow by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 65 pieces Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner Size Meadow by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set - 65 pieces.
This multi-motif pattern features various finely detailed scenes of flowers, cattails, clover, grasses, and fo...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Superb Renaissance Style Large Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Pitcher, Circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent ewer with exquisite repousse silver work depicting generous campagna vases overflowing with flowers, set on scrolled foliate bases. The rim decoration featuring a lined ribbon motif adorned with wreaths. Front design with a large oval laurel leaf border medallion topped with a depiction of a beautiful maiden flanked by wide foliate forms and Belle Epoque scrolls.
Very good condition commensurate with age, a few tiny unobtrusive surface dings- please see detail photographs.
Museum quality work of art, a spectacular vessel for all forms of libations.
Makes an outstanding centerpiece, wedding / anniversary gift.
32.8 troy ounces.
Marks: Sterling, Gorham Manufacturing Co. late 19th century hallmarks, letter M for the year 1880.
Measures: diameter: 10 inches handle to spout, 6.5 inches body.
height: 9.25 iinches.
The Gorham Manufacturing Co. along with Tiffany & Co. are considered the two most influential American silver makers of the 19th century. Gorham pieces were the choice of a number of United States presidents: Ulysses S. Grant comissioned the spectacular Century Vase, Mary Todd...
Category
Late 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Salt Shakers, circa 1900
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are delighted to offer you these sterling silver salt shakers by Gorham Silversmiths, hallmarked 1900. They have an old-world regalia that refl...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
161 Pc, “Lily” Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Service 5 Place Setting for 18
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely spectacular collection of "Lily" pattern sterling silver flatware mostly by Whiting an assembled set from an estate collection which was started in the 1970's. The pattern was introduced in 1902 and features a stunning high-relief handle with stalks of blossoming lily flowers across the surface. Please be aware this set is of mixed age, some antique 1902 pat pieces, some contemporary - view individual item marks below.
This set includes a 5 piece place setting for 18 people, or an 8 piece place setting for 12! There is a fair amount of rare serving pieces included with the set.
The set comprises of:
18 - Dinner Forks 7.75” (17 Whiting mark, 1 Gorham)
18 - Individual Salad Forks 6.125” (Whiting mark)
18 - Dessert / Oval Soup Spoons 7” (Whiting mark)
18 - Individual Teaspoons 5.825” (Whiting mark)
18 - New French Hollow Knives 9.25” (no maker mark)
18 - Individual Butter Knives 6.675” (Gorham)
12 - Oyster Forks 5.75” (Whiting 1902 mark)
12 - Individual Steak Knives 8.25” (International)
7 - Citrus or Grapefruit Spoons 5.375” (Whiting patent applied for mark)
4 - Individual Salt Cellar...
Category
20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Salt Cellar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sterling silver salt cellar was manufactured by Gorham Silversmiths of Providence, Rhode Island and is hallmarked 1901. Was this piece made ...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Leaf-Form Bonbon Dish By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau pattern, sterling silver, leaf-form bonbon dish, Gorham Manufacturing Co., Providence, Rhode Island, year-hallmarked for 1933. A photo of one of these dishes appears in t...
Category
1930s American Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Marguerite by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 10 Service 53 pcs Floral
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Marguerite by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware set with daisy flower motif - 53 pieces. This set includes:
10 Knives with Blunt blades, 8 1/2"
10 Forks, 6 7/8"
10 Salad For...
Category
20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Grecian by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service Rare circa 1861 Early 149 pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Grecian by Gorham, circa 1861, sterling silver Flatware set - 149 pieces. This is an incredibly scarce early Gorham pattern and is the largest group of this pattern that we have had available in 60 years in the silver business!
This service includes:
12 Dinner Knives, all-sterling, 8 1/4"
12 Dinner Forks, 7 1/2"
10 Luncheon/Dessert Knives, all-sterling, 7 1/4"
12 Luncheon Forks, 6 3/4"
12 Salad Forks, 8 - 6" & 4 - 5 1/2"
12 Teaspoons, 5 7/8"
8 Place Soup Spoons, 7"
8 Dinner Spoons, 8 1/4"
8 Dessert Forks, 6"
12 Egg Spoons, 4 3/4"
12 Orange Spoons, 4 3/4"
12 Nut Picks, 4 3/4"
1 Sugar Spoon, 6"
1 Flat Handle Master Butter, bright-cut, engraved, 7 3/8"
1 Oyster Server, 9 1/4"
1 Ice Tong, 6 1/4"
1 Soup Ladle, gold-washed, 11 7/8"
1 Large Soup Ladle, pointed, 13 3/4"
1 Sardine Fork, bright-cut, 5 1/2"
1 Pickle knife, bright-cut, 6 3/4"
1 Cheese Knife w/pick, bright-cut, 7 1/4"
1 Olive Spoon, 6"
1 Mustard Ladle, gold-washed, 5 1/4"
1 Master Salt Spoon, 3 3/4"
1 Sugar Sifter, 7 1/8"
1 Bouillon Ladle, 11"
1 Cheese Scoop, large, 8 1/4"
1 Berry Spoon, fluted, 8 1/2"
1 Preserve Spoon, 6 7/8"
1 Buckwheat...
Category
1890s American Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Paris by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 76 pieces Cherubs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Paris by Gorham Sterling Silver flatware set, 76 pieces. Paris is an Art Nouveau style multi-motif pattern with two full figure cherubs facing each other with a floral arran...
Category
1890s American Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Medici by Gorham (1971) Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 32 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Sparkling lace-like scrolls of deeply carved sterling link together to create a magnificent movement of intricate detail. Medici achieves balance between the pure lines of the column...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
12 Midcentury Sterling Silver Cordials
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are thrilled to present this set of twelve Mid-Century Modern sterling silver cordials in their original boxes. There are four cordials per box and t...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edgemont Gold by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 49 pcs Dinner New
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.
Unused Edgemont Gold Accent by Gorh...
Category
Late 20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Medici New by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 72 Pieces Dinner Size
Located in Big Bend, WI
Sparkling lace-like scrolls of deeply carved sterling link together to create a magnificent movement of intricate detail. Medici achieves balance between the pure lines of the column...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Tray, Gorham, 1927
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are happy to offer you this sterling silver tray made by Gorham Silversmiths, hallmarked 1927. Designed in the iconic “Plymouth” pattern, this tray has been restored to it’s origi...
Category
1920s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Newport Scroll by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 69 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gracefully curved lines distinguish Newport Scroll. The gently flared ends of each handle add a unique and interesting element to any table setting.
Newport Scroll by Gorham sterlin...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Japonesque Mixed Metal Hand Hammered Napkin Ring, 1882
Located in New York, NY
Japonesque mixed metal napkin ring. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1882. Hand-hammered sterling silver ring applied with cooper ornament: A man in pointy hat is seated on the ground...
Category
1880s American Japonisme Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Copper
King Edward by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner Service 42 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
King Edward by Gorham Sterling Silver dinner size flatware set, 42 pieces. This set includes:
8 Dinner Size Knives, 9 5/8"
8 Dinner Size Forks, 7 3/4"
8 Salad Forks, 6 1/8"
8 T...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lyric by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 46 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lyric by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set - 46 pieces. This set includes:
8 Knives, 8 7/8"
8 Forks, 7 1/4"
8 Salad Forks, 6 1/2"
8 Teaspoons, 6"
8 Cream Soup Spoons, 6 1/4"
1 Gra...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Sterling Silver Medallion Scalloped Bowl Cream Ladle, Late 19th Century
Located in Gardena, CA
Gorham sterling silver medallion cream ladle, Late 19th Century. Twisted handle with etched warrior figure to the finial. Gorham sterling silver mark to the back.
Additional Inform...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Decor by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 41 Pcs Dinner Size
Located in Big Bend, WI
Large and heavy dinner size Decor by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 41 pieces. This set includes:
8 Dinner Size Knives, 9 5/8"
8 Dinner Size Forks, 7 3/4"
8 Salad Forks, ...
Category
1950s Rococo Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Secret Garden by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 47 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Secret Garden by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 47 pieces. This service includes:
8 Knives, 9 1/4"
8 Forks, 7 1/2"
8 Salad Forks, 6 1/2"
8 Teaspoons, 6"
8 Place Soup Spoons, 7...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 9 American Sterling Silver Christmas Snowflake Ornaments
Located in North Miami, FL
Presenting a captivating collection of nine meticulously crafted American silver snowflake ornaments, each one representing a distinct year's edition. Among them, three have been exp...
Category
20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Newport Scroll by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 45 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gracefully curved lines distinguish Newport Scroll. The gently flared ends of each handle add a unique and interesting element to any table setting.
Newport Scroll by Gorham sterlin...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Magnificent Sterling Silver Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are proud to offer you this extraordinary sterling silver vase by Gorham Silversmiths of Providence, Rhode Island. It is from the late 1800’s, 19th century gilded age...
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1880s American Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Baronial by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 8 Service 40 Pcs Place
Located in Big Bend, WI
Baronial by Gorham, circa 1973, sterling silver flatware set - 40 pieces. The handles of the forks and spoons are pierced. This set includes:
8 Place Knives, 9 1/8"
8 Place Forks...
Category
1890s American Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Water Pitcher, 1928
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are delighted to offer you this sterling silver water pitcher by Gorham Silversmiths, hallmarked 1928. The pattern is the iconic “Plymouth” onl...
Category
1920s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rose Tiara by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 65 Pieces
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 adds the perfect finishing...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Tea Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are thrilled to offer you this sterling silver tea set by Gorham Silversmiths, hallmarked 1874. This one hundred and fifty years old set has been ...
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1870s American Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Box of 12 STERLING SILVER TEASPOONS + TONGS Hallmarked:-Birmingham 1904
Located in York, GB
Sterling Silver - superb box of 12 LARGE TEASPOONS + TONGS, all in beautiful, unused condition.
Made in 1904, and with an English import mark for Birmingham 1904.
The maker`s mark i...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Sterling Silver Medallion Large Soup or Punch Ladle, Late 19th Century
Located in Gardena, CA
: Gorham sterling silver medallion large soup or punch ladle, Late 19th Century. Gilt to bowl with floral center handle and etched warrior figure to the finial. Gorham hallmark to th...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Governor's Lady by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 6 Set 36 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Governor's Lady by Gorham, introduced in the year 1937, sterling silver Flatware set - 36 pieces. Great starter set! This set includes:
6 Knives, 9"
6 Forks, 7 1/8"
6 Salad Fo...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair Puiforcat France Sterling Silver Serving Spoon & Fork in Annecy with Box
Located in Gardena, CA
Jean Puiforcat France sterling silver serving fork and spoon in Annecy 1930. With Puiforcat cloth sleeve and box. Hallmarked for Puiforcat French silver hallmarks to the base of the ...
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1930s Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
4 Antique Sterling Souvenir Spoons Gorham Lunt Mechanics Missouri Columbia
Located in Dayton, OH
"Lot of four antique 19th century sterling silver souvenir spoons of Columbia, Missouri representing the University of Missouri, Read Hall (of the) Uni...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
1924 Jean Puiforcat, Set of 6 Bayonne Table Forks Sterling Silver
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Set of 6 table forks "Bayonne" made in solid silver 950/1000th by Jean Elysée Puiforcat in 1924.
All the pieces are signed and hallmarked.
Perfect condition, like new.
The Bay...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Luxembourg by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 48 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size Luxembourg by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 48 pieces. This set includes:
8 dinner size knives, with blunt plated blades, 9 5/8"
8 dinner size forks, 7 5/8"
8 ...
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20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Classic Bouquet by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 56 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Classic Bouquet by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 56 pieces. The handle design is a bouquet of flowers with pierced and beaded detailing. This se...
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1970s Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
La Scala by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 79 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Inspired by the famed Italian opera house, Gorham La Scala features a scalloped tip with a floral and scroll edge, a pierced handle, and a central rose...
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1960s Vintage Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
Sea Rose by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 40 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Sea Rose By Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 63 pieces. This pattern has a flowing modern design and was designed by Richard L. Huggins in the year 1958. This set inclu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Figural Bud Vase By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Victorian, sterling silver, figural bud vase, Gorham manufacturing Company, Providence, Rhode Island, year-hallmarked for 1865. Monogrammed with an Old English letter K. Measures 6 3...
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1860s American Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Sterling Silver Versailles Putti Pattern Patè Butter Spreaders, Set/12
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of twelve sterling silver butter or patè spreaders, in the ‘Versailles’ pattern from the Gorham Manufacturing Co. Providence Rhode Island, circa 1888.
Designed by Antone Hel...
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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Gadroon by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 40 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Dinner Size English Gadroon by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 40 pieces. This set includes:
8 Dinner Size Knives, 9 1/2"
8 Dinner Size Forks, 7 5/8"
8 Salad Forks...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Very Large Art Deco Period Solid Sterling Silver Serving Platter/Tray by Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Very large, Art Deco Period, solid sterling silver serving platter/tray, Gorham Manufacturing Company, Providence, Rhode Island, Ca. 1935. Measures 20 1/2 inches long x 14 1/2 inches...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
Medici Golden Accent by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 50 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Sparkling lace-like scrolls of deeply carved sterling link together to create a magnificent movement of intricate detail. Golden Medici achieves balance between the pure lines of the column and the complex decoration. Retired pattern. This pattern sets a truly beautiful table!
Golden Medici by Gorham...
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20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 8 Gorham Goblets in Engraved Puritan Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 Engraved 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....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Candlesticks, 1927
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are happy to offer you this pair of sterling silver candlesticks by Gorham Silversmiths of Providence, Rhode Island. Hallmarked 1927, there’s an inscription on the bottom-side “Fr...
Category
1920s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Salad Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Willow” sterling silver salad set by Gorham Silversmiths, circa 1954. Sleek and chic in that quintessential Mid-Century style! On each handle a wheat...
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1950s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Violet by Whiting-Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 34 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Violet by Whiting-Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware set - 34 pieces. This set includes:
8 Knives, with French Stainless blades, 9"
8 Forks, 6 3/4"
8 Salad Forks, 4-tine, with leaf...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Gorham Edwardian Sterling Silver 3-Piece Coffee Set
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian sterling silver 3-piece coffee set. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1917-8. This set comprises coffeepot, creamer, and sugar. Coffeepot has tapering ovoid body with flush ...
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1910s American Edwardian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Versailles by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 178 Pieces Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
The Versailles pattern was created by the French sculptor, Antoine Heller, who was inspired by the murals in the Palace of Versailles. It is a multi-motif pattern from 1888 and each ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Period, Sterling Silver Mustache Cup by Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Period, sterling silver mustache cup, Gorham manufacturing Corp., Providence, Rhode Island, circa 1895. Measures 3 inches high x 3 inches diamet...
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1890s American Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Shoehorn, 1899
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are thrilled to offer you this sterling silver shoehorn made by Gorham Silversmiths of Providence, Rhode Island. Hallmarked 1899, this piece is 124 ...
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1890s American Antique Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
Gorham Fairfax Art Deco Sterling Silver Coffee & Tea Set on Tray
Located in New York, NY
Fairfax sterling silver coffee and tea set on tray. Made by Durham, which was part of Gorham, in Concord, ca 1926. This set comprises 7 pieces: Hot wa...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
La Scala by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 54 Pcs New
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 Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Puiforcat Ridged Silver Cigarette Box, circa 1940
Located in London, GB
A stylish cigarette box in reeded silver with cedar lining by Jean Emile Puiforcat (1897-1945), French Art Deco silversmith, sculptor and designer...
Category
1940s French Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
La Scala Gold by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set Vermeil 58 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
La Scala Gold by Gorham Sterling Silver flatware set - 58 pieces. This set is vermeil (completely gold-washed) and includes:
8 Knives, 9"
8 Forks, 7 1/2"
8 Salad Forks, 6 1/2"
...
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Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rondo by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 93 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Rondo by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 93 pieces, including many serving pieces. This set includes:
12 Knives, 8 7/8"
12 Forks, 7...
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1950s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage, New and Antique Sterling Silver
Dining and entertaining changed drastically when we began to set our tables with sterling silver for holiday gatherings, wedding receptions, engagement parties and, in some of today’s homes, everyday meals.
Often called the “Queen of metals,” silver has been universally adored for thousands of years. It is easy to see why it has always been sought after: It is durable, strong and beautiful. (Louis XIV had tables made entirely of silver.) Sterling silver is an alloy that is made of 92.5 percent silver — the “925” stamp that identifies sterling-silver jewelry refers to this number. The other 7.5 percent in sterling silver is typically sourced from copper.
Neoclassical-style sterling-silver goods in Europe gained popularity in the late 18th century — a taste for sterling-silver tableware as well as tea sets had taken shape — while in the United States, beginning in the 19th century, preparing the dinner table with sterling-silver flatware had become somewhat of a standard practice. Indeed, owning lots of silver goods during the Victorian era was a big deal. Back then, displaying fine silver at home was a status symbol for middle-class American families. And this domestic silver craze meant great profitability for legendary silversmith manufacturers such as Reed & Barton, Gorham Manufacturing Company and the International Silver Company, which was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898, a major hub of silver manufacturing nicknamed “Silver City.”
Today, special occasions might call for ceremonial silver designed by Tiffany & Co. or the seductive sterling-silver cutlery from remarkable Danish silversmith Georg Jensen, but there really doesn’t have to be an event on the calendar to trot out your finest tableware.
Event- and wedding-planning company maestro Tara Guérard says that some “investment pieces,” such as this widely enamored alloy, should see everyday use, and we’re inclined to agree.
“Sterling-silver flatware is a must-have that you can use every single day, even to eat cereal,” she says. “Personally, I want a sterling-silver goblet set for 12 to 20; I would use them every time I had a dinner party. Ultimately, there are no criteria for buying vintage pieces: Buy what you love, and make it work.”
Whether you’re thinking “ceremonial” or “cereal,” browse a versatile collection of vintage, new and antique sterling-silver wares on 1stDibs today.
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