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Vintage Gorham electro silver plated butter dish
is in great condition, a few minor ware marks on
the inside from the glass dish. I shined this
piece up a bit, could stand a little more detailed
cleaning with polish. I will do so for you, upon
purchase of this item. Maker mark on the back
Gorham, picture shown above. Kings crown on
the top handle and both sides of dish.
Measurements: 9in. length 3in. tall, 3 3/4in. wide.
GORHAM HISTORY
The origin of Gorham are in 1831 when the firm of Jabez
Gorham was joined by Henry L. Webster in the Gorham &
Webster.
In its history the firm assumed these names: Gorham &
Webster (1831-1837), Gorham webster & Price (1837.1841), J.
Gorham & Son (1841-1850), Gorham & Thurber (1850-1852),
Gorham & Company (1852-1865), Gorham Mfg. Company
(1865-1961), Gorham Corp. (from 1961).
The company moved into a new headquarters in Providence,
RI in 1890 as employment surpassed 500, and in 1905 they
opened a retail outlet on Fifth Avenue in New York City.
Throughout the latter half of the 19th century and into the
20th, Gorham attracted some of the best designers and silver
artisans in the world.
Their rapidly expanding business of doing one-of-a-kind
pieces on commission for major world figures and events
expanded their profile and introduced Gorham to an
international clientele.
Gorham continues to operate today reflecting the principles
of its founders, and it signifies the best in American
silverwork comparable to the best of Europe and the far east.
Today, Gorham is perhaps best known for its silverware
which it produces in hundreds of well known pattens
including Chantilly (the best selling flatware pattern in the
world), Strasbourg, Melrose, Fairfax, and Buttercup.
Gorham Manufacturing Company - Elmwood - Rhode Island
(circa 1900)
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