Saint Dunstan Chased Gold by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 32 Pcs R Mono
View Similar Items
Saint Dunstan Chased Gold by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 32 Pcs R Mono
About the Item
- Creator:Gorham Manufacturing Company (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)Width: 1 in (2.54 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 32
- Materials and Techniques:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1900s
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Big Bend, WI
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU102249872033
Gorham Manufacturing Company
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.
- Saint Dunstan Chased by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 73 pc W monoBy Gorham Manufacturing CompanyLocated in Big Bend, WIStunning Saint Dunstan Chased by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 73 pieces. This set includes: 8 Knives, 9 1/4" 8 Forks, 7 3/8" 8 Salad Forks w/heart, 6 1/2" 8 Teaspoons, 6" 8 ...Category
20th Century Tableware
MaterialsSterling Silver
- Etruscan by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner Service 142 pcs "L" MonoBy Gorham Manufacturing CompanyLocated in Big Bend, WIEtruscan by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 142 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner knives, 9 5/8", 12 dinner forks, 7 1/2", 12 luncheon knives, 8 1/2", 12 luncheon fork...Category
Early 20th Century Tableware
MaterialsSterling Silver
- Cromwell by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 141 Pcs G MonoBy Gorham Manufacturing CompanyLocated in Big Bend, WIOutstanding cromwell by Gorham sterling silver flatware set with "G" monogram in fitted box - 141 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner size knives, 9 3/4" 12 dinner size forks, 7...Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
MaterialsSterling Silver
- La Scala Gold by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set Vermeil 32 PcsBy Gorham Manufacturing CompanyLocated in Big Bend, WIAdd 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 Tableware
MaterialsSterling Silver
- King Edward Gold by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set Vermeil 32 PcsBy Gorham Manufacturing CompanyLocated in Big Bend, WIAdd some luxe to your life with this fabulous King Edward Gold by Gorham Sterling Silver flatware set - 32 pieces. This set is vermeil (completely gold-washed) and includes: 8 Knives, 8 7/8", 8 Forks, 7 1/8", 8 Salad Forks, 6 1/8", 8 Teaspoons, 5 7/8" Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary. Excellent condition, not monogrammed. This set has a beautiful gold finish. Gold flatware is on trend and makes a bold statement on your table, especially when paired with gold rimmed china...Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
MaterialsSterling Silver
- Buttercup by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Eight Service Luncheon 32 PcsBy Gorham Manufacturing CompanyLocated in Big Bend, WIButtercup by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 32 pieces. This set includes: Eight knives, modern blades, 9". Eig...Category
Antique Late 19th Century Tableware
MaterialsSterling Silver
- Etruscan Flatware by GorhamBy Gorham Manufacturing CompanyLocated in Brooklyn, NYThe Etruscan pattern has been a winner with customers ever since it was first introduced in 1913. Straight Classic lines with only the Etruscan pattern on the very end. A contemporar...Category
Vintage 1910s American Sterling Silver
MaterialsSterling Silver
$4,400 / set - Sterling Silver Flatware Set / 80 PiecesBy Towle SilversmithsLocated in Brooklyn, NYBeing offered is a complete set -- service for 16 -- sterling silver flatware by Towle Silversmiths. First introduced in 1939, this p...Category
Vintage 1930s American Sterling Silver
MaterialsSterling Silver
$4,500 / set - Antique Sterling Silver Set of 6 Napkin Rings by Gorham Manufacturing Co.Located in Braintree, GBAntique sterling silver set of 6 napkin rings, decorated and engraved with wreaths and ribbons, with numbers at the centre from 1 to 6. ...Category
Vintage 1910s British Tableware
MaterialsSilver
- George Adams Antique Victorian English Sterling Silver Flatware SetBy George AdamsLocated in Hamilton, OntarioA total of 35 pieces of early Victorian sterling silver English flatware by George Adams, London, dated 1878 in a very rare pattern. Ornately decorated an...Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver
MaterialsSterling Silver
- Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Set of 4 Chased Salt Cellars with SpoonsLocated in Braintree, GBAntique Edwardian sterling silver set of 4 chased salt cellars with spoons. Maker: William Hutton & Sons Ltd. Made in England, London, 1906...Category
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Sterling Silver
MaterialsSterling Silver
- king Albert Flatware Set 12/5 SettingsBy Gorham Manufacturing CompanyLocated in Brooklyn, NYThe straight lines and clean design give it a regal yet understated presence. This pattern goes with any dishes and room decor. It’s timeless and beautiful.Category
Vintage 1940s American Sterling Silver
MaterialsSterling Silver
$6,200 / set