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Antique 19th Century Gorham Sterling Silver Hand-Hammered Footed Fruit Bowl

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A fine antique fruit bowl or centerpiece. By Gorham. In sterling silver. Dating to 1896. With a hand-hammered, heavy-gauged wide rim with repousse fruit & flowers, a lobed oval bowl section, and four heavy-gauged scroll feet. Marked to the base with a Gorham factory mark / Sterling / 4400 / a date cypher for 1896. Simply a wonderfully silversmithed bowl from Gorham! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall fair, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: There are some creases and dents to the side walls of the bowl section (likely from use of a heavy utensil), some visible scratches throughout, and some nicks to the bottom of the bowl. Otherwise, there are some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: Gorham Marks: Marked to the base for Gorham / Sterling / 4400 / a date cypher for 1896. Fineness: Marked Sterling for silver fineness. Measurements: Height: ca. 3 5/8 in. Width: ca. 12 in. Depth: ca. 8 1/2 in. Weight: ca. 770 g Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Creator:
    Gorham (Maker)
  • Similar to:
    Tiffany & Co. (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.63 in (9.23 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1896
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. See description for condition details.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 11202024171331DSAINVSSNO241stDibs: LU1610242410262

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