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Pair of Antique Gorham American Classical Silver Ewers C 1860

Creator: Gorham Manufacturing Co.
Offered by: Nelson and Nelson Antiques

Description
Pair of striking midcentury Classical coin silver ewers. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1860. Each: Ovoid bowl with helmet mouth and raised foot. On neck applied frieze with ring of Bacchic boys gripping drapery swags; below applied bead-and-reel border. High-rising handle with cast cupbearer mounted to volute terminal; bottom mount in form of male head in stylized leaf and scroll surround. On front engraved armorial in form of winged gryphon. Both have variant leaf-and-dart ornament. Not identical but very much a pair.

Marked with maker’s and retailer’s (Starr & Marcus) stamps and no. 560. Very good condition with nice patina and visible handwork.

Overall dimensions: H 15 1/2 x W 6 5/8 x D 5 3/4 in. Heavy total weight: 94.5 troy ounces. #BY796

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Classical, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	BY796
Incollect Reference #:	743411

Dimensions

W.	6.625 in;	H.	15.5 in;	D.	5.75 in;
W.	16.83 cm;	H.	39.37 cm;	D.	14.61 cm;

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