MAKER'S MARK OF GORHAM MFG. CO., PROVIDENCE, CIRCA 1900
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A SET OF TWELVE UNUSUAL SILVER SOUP PLATES
Maker's mark of Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, circa 1900
Each circular, with the rim chased as sea foam, with turtles, shells, and seaweed in relief, marked on reverse ERP
8¼in. diameter; 112oz. 10dwt.
These dishes were probably made for terrapin stew, a fashionable first course at the turn of the century. Gorham made terrapin-form tureens and terrapin meat forks as well. See the large tureen sold in these Rooms, January 18, 1997, lot 16.
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Maker's mark of Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, circa 1900
Each circular, with the rim chased as sea foam, with turtles, shells, and seaweed in relief, marked on reverse ERP
8¼in. diameter; 112oz. 10dwt.
These dishes were probably made for terrapin stew, a fashionable first course at the turn of the century. Gorham made terrapin-form tureens and terrapin meat forks as well. See the large tureen sold in these Rooms, January 18, 1997, lot 16.
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