Lot Essay
A small iron bud vase by Gorham, also with silver mounts, was sold in these Rooms, June 2, 1990, lot 41.
Details
A SILVER-MOUNTED IRON TEA CADDY
MAKER'S MARK OF GORHAM MFG. CO., PROVIDENCE, 1883
Of oval form with fluted base, the sides applied with a silver dragon, fan, and the initials A.R., further inset with a panel depicting a sculptor carving a demon mask, the slip-on cover surmounted by an applied silver crab and carved with stylized scrolls, marked, W27--6 1/4in. high
MAKER'S MARK OF GORHAM MFG. CO., PROVIDENCE, 1883
Of oval form with fluted base, the sides applied with a silver dragon, fan, and the initials A.R., further inset with a panel depicting a sculptor carving a demon mask, the slip-on cover surmounted by an applied silver crab and carved with stylized scrolls, marked, W27--6 1/4in. high
Literature
Charles H. Carpenter, Jr., Gorham Silver, 1982, fig. 91, p. 99
Exhibited
Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design,"Gorham: Masterpieces in Metal," October 14, 1983-February 12, 1984