MARK OF GORHAM MFG. CO., PROVIDENCE, 1889

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A SILVER THREE-PIECE TEA SERVICE**
MARK OF GORHAM MFG. CO., PROVIDENCE, 1889
Comprising: a teapot, sugar bowl, and teapot; each squat circular, the body with vertical bands and scrolling flowers and foliage, the teapot with ivory insulators, each marked under base, and stamped DEPOSE
The teapot 7 in. long over handle; 24 oz. 10 dwt. gross weight (3)

Special notice

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

Lot Essay

The unusual engraved word DEPOSÉ on this service, made in the year of a Paris Exposition, suggests that this service was exhibited as part of Gorham's display there. Depos^e, or "by deposit" refers to the fact that the service was formed by battery-deposit, or electrotype, a new technique in the period which duplicated casting and repoussé or hammering work. This exquisite service appears to be formed of electrotype sections and finished with fine hand-chasing.

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