Lot Essay
A similar dish by Gorham, also dated 1881, was in the collection of Sam Wagstaff, sold in these Rooms, January 20, 1989, lot 218. It is now in the collection of the Dallas Museum of Art.
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A MIXED-METAL AND SILVER CENTERPIECE DISH
MAKER'S MARK OF GORHAM MFG. CO., PROVIDENCE, 1881
Of circular form on molded base with a band of basketweave, the dish spot-hammered and applied with silver leaves and fruit blossoms, issuing from the applied border formed as a bronze branch, marked under base, C24--12¾in. diameter
(gross weight 41oz.)
MAKER'S MARK OF GORHAM MFG. CO., PROVIDENCE, 1881
Of circular form on molded base with a band of basketweave, the dish spot-hammered and applied with silver leaves and fruit blossoms, issuing from the applied border formed as a bronze branch, marked under base, C24--12¾in. diameter
(gross weight 41oz.)