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Pair of Gorham Novelty Man in the Moon Salt and Pepper Shakers 1881

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

Description
Pair of Victorian novelty sterling silver salt and pepper shakers. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1881. Ball form in form of male head. The so-called Man in the Moon represented as a jowly middle-aged earthling. Furrowed brows and bulging glass bead eyes suggest a choleric temperament. Hollow with hinged bottom. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, date letter, and no. 1680. Very good condition. Damage to one eye. Possibly a scratched cornea.

Diameter: 1 5/8 in. Total weight: 2 troy ounces. #CC164

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Period:	19th Century
Creation Date:	1881
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Victorian
Dealer Reference #:	CC164
Incollect Reference #:	826463

Dimensions

Diam.	1.625 in;
Diam.	4.13 cm;

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