Gorham, Egyptian-style teapot and sugar bowl

Gorham Manufacturing Company
Egyptian-style teapot and sugar bowl

Providence, USA, 1869-74
sterling silver

The teapot and sugar bowl were a christening gift from Lucy Tuckerman (1858-1904) to Marian Holyoke (1877-1973).

Teapot and sugar bowl feature decoration of sphinxes and pharaoh heads.
Engraved to bowl 'Marian Holyoke' and to underside of bowl 'from Lucy K. Tuckerman August 15 1877, 2396 7301', to plate 'Marian' and to underside of plate 'from Lucy K. Tuckerman, 2396 2285'.
Sold with Tiffany & Co. bowl and under plate, c. 1877.
Marked to underside of each example.
Teapot measures: 8.5 h x 10.25 w x 6.25 d inches. 61.6 ozt.

Provenance: Pook & Pook, Period Furniture & Accessories, 22 May 2004, Lot 67 (bowl and under plate) | Alderfer's, Fine & Decorative Art Auction, 9 September 2009, Lot 2018 (sugar bowl) | Vincent Callahan & Co., 2012 (teapot) | Private Collection
Condition Report: Teapot in excellent condition with satin fish. Some wear to bowl, under plate is rocky. Insulator removed and repinned.