Gorham Sterling Tea Set 1868 Classical Masks No Mono

  

GORHAM STERLING TEA SET 1868 LION & SHIELD - MASKS - 70 OUNCES A museum worthy 1868 Gorham sterling silver Neo-Classical tea service. Important, as the set bears the date code A. The very first year that Gorham adopted English sterling standard (92.5% pure), page 230 Carpenter.

Classic tapering ovoid form, topped by shaped panel flaring rim. Each side adorned with classical mask framed in leafy branch and berry, each mask distinct from the others. United by hand engraved leaf and vine displays. Cover retains the original cast standing lion supporting shield finial, much like that illustrated in Carpenter page 67. Though the standing example offered today, is far more unique than the reclining one in the text. The spout displays the largest of all the mask, a Nordic, heavily bearded man with flowing ribbon and cat-o-nine tail crown. Handle with scarf and necklace framed classic maiden. The set has never been monogrammed. This 1868 Gorham sterling Neo-classical teapot is 11 inches tall. And the set weighs just under 70 standard ounces. Interior of the teapot clean as if little or never used. Hint of original gold interior to cream jug.

Handle secure, retains original heat stops. The item "Gorham Sterling Tea Set 1868 Classical Masks No Mono" is in sale since Tuesday, January 28, 2020. This item is in the category "Antiques\Silver\Sterling Silver (.

925)\Tea/Coffee Pots & Sets". The seller is "supershrink" and is located in Supply, North Carolina. This item can be shipped to United States.

1. Style: NeoClassical
2. Age: 1850-1899
3. Brand: Gorham