2 Pcs. Gorham "Medallion" Coin Silver Smallware
Two Pieces of Gorham "Medallion"” Coin Silver Small Tableware
third quarter 19th century, Providence, Rhode Island, including:
a bud vase, model 815, the trumpeting body with cylindrical collar decorated with three applied neoclassical masque medallions, with presentation inscription "Mrs. E. R. Jewett / from / Mrs. D. J. Bennett / July 11th, 1866", h. 4-1/2", dia. 1-7/8"; and
a salt cellar, model 520, the pattern introduced in 1866, of hemispherical form with milled rim quartered by applied neoclassical masque medallions, h. 1-3/4"; dia. 2-1/2".
3.48 total t. oz.
Condition Report: **No dents, breaks or repairs on either piece, and both with the expected patina of age. The rim and medallions on the cellar are well-worn, with considerable loss of detail. Each piece marked (on the underside) with the impressed Gorham "lion-anchor-G" trademark above the model number. No date or purity marks.
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Two Pieces of Gorham "Medallion"” Coin Silver Small Tableware
third quarter 19th century, Providence, Rhode Island, including:
a bud vase, model 815, the trumpeting body with cylindrical collar decorated with three applied neoclassical masque medallions, with presentation inscription "Mrs. E. R. Jewett / from / Mrs. D. J. Bennett / July 11th, 1866", h. 4-1/2", dia. 1-7/8"; and
a salt cellar, model 520, the pattern introduced in 1866, of hemispherical form with milled rim quartered by applied neoclassical masque medallions, h. 1-3/4"; dia. 2-1/2".
3.48 total t. oz.
Condition Report: **No dents, breaks or repairs on either piece, and both with the expected patina of age. The rim and medallions on the cellar are well-worn, with considerable loss of detail. Each piece marked (on the underside) with the impressed Gorham "lion-anchor-G" trademark above the model number. No date or purity marks.