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Gorham Japonesque Mixed Metal Strawberry & Butterfly Bowl 1881

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

Description
Japonesque mixed metal sterling silver bowl. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1881. Curved sides with allover spot hammering. Applied copper and silver gilt ornament: Rim overhung with strawberry vine; opposite a bonsai branch. Succulent fruit and exotic vegetation with two butterflies and one bird. Three splayed supports.

Fully marked including maker’s stamp, date letter, no. 1725, and phrase “Sterling & Other Metals”. Very good condition nice nice patina.

Overall dimensions: H 4 7/8 x W 10 1/8 x D 9 in. Gross weight: 20 troy ounces. #CC473

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Period:	19th Century
Creation Date:	1881
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	CC473
Incollect Reference #:	831996

Dimensions

W.	10.125 in;	H.	4.875 in;	D.	9 in;
W.	25.72 cm;	H.	12.38 cm;	D.	22.86 cm;

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