Gorham Medallion Sterling Silver Tea or Coffee Pot
Gorham Medallion Sterling Silver Tea or Coffee Pot
marked "Sterling," 1870 date letter, model number 390, the shaped rim featuring three differing portrait medallions against a stippled ground and finely chased foliate design, the spout featuring a classical style portrait mask near body, the handle features a mask of Hercules with the Nemean lion, Greek key border to rim and knop above domed foot with engraving and chased lappet motif, the hinged cover featuring a finely cast model of a rampant lion holding a shield, period monogram "H" to body.
12.5 in.
38.165 troy oz.
From the Collection of the late Zirkle James Estes, Jr., Charlottesville, Virginia
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Condition Report: Light staining to original insulators; light scratching; overall in very good estate condition.
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Gorham Medallion Sterling Silver Tea or Coffee Pot
marked "Sterling," 1870 date letter, model number 390, the shaped rim featuring three differing portrait medallions against a stippled ground and finely chased foliate design, the spout featuring a classical style portrait mask near body, the handle features a mask of Hercules with the Nemean lion, Greek key border to rim and knop above domed foot with engraving and chased lappet motif, the hinged cover featuring a finely cast model of a rampant lion holding a shield, period monogram "H" to body.
12.5 in.
38.165 troy oz.
From the Collection of the late Zirkle James Estes, Jr., Charlottesville, Virginia
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Condition Report: Light staining to original insulators; light scratching; overall in very good estate condition.
