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Gorham 1875 Sterling Silver Monumental Centerpiece Bowl Stand

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Magnificent Gorham, partially gilt sterling silver centerpiece stand from 1875 resting on 3 highly realistic claws. The stem is delicately engraved with floral and geometric motifs while the top displays exquisite, flowing natural motifs. It measures 12 5/8'' in height by 11 1/4'' in diameter at the top, weighs 44.5 troy ounces, and bears hallmarks and a monogram as shown. During the heyday of American silver manufacturing–approximately 1850 to 1940–Gorham was one of the most influential. The White House has used Gorham silver services during many administrations. Mary Todd Lincoln purchased an impressive tea and flatware service for use in the White House in 1859. Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant asked Gorham to commemorate the country's one-hundredth anniversary with a spectacular Century Vase that contained over 2,000 oz (57,000 g) of sterling silver, and in 1899, it produced a grand "loving cup" composed of 70,000 dimes was designed for Admiral George Dewey. Colonel Henry Jewett Furber placed the largest single commission Gorham ever received for what became known as the famous Furber service. The opulent 740-piece service represents Victorian era dining at its most elaborate. The monumental silver and parcel-gilt "Neptune" epergne made for Furber as part of this service was displayed at the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition in 1876. Gorham artisans also sculpted the famous monument of George Washington in the Capitol's Rotunda. We hand polish all items before shipping them out, but if there is interest for a professional polishing and/or engraving removal, we can take care of that for an additional charge and with delayed shipping.
  • Creator:
    Gorham (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.6 in (32.01 cm)Diameter: 11.25 in (28.58 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1875
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 4067881stDibs: LU5594230940402

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