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Sterling Silver Gorham Shell Dolphin Dish

About the Item

Lovely rare sterling silver dish on stand. Gold wash shell dish sits on a decorative dolphin base stand. Rare dish. made by Gorham in early 1900s. Excellent condition
  • Attributed to:
    Gorham (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Summerland, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8400236117432
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