Gorham Sterling Silver Neoclassical Handled Basket Centerpiece
$4,500.00
An outstanding sterling silver centerpiece basket by Gorham. The sides and handle are decorated with extremely ornate bright-cut engraving in a swirling foliate pattern. The motif is repeated to great effect on the gilt feet that raise up the basket. The intersections of the handle and feet are adorned with a classical lion head and the outer surfaces throughout are finished with an acid-etched matte texture. The interior and the reeded decoration along the rims are finished with bright gilding that contrasts beautifully with the outer surfaces. This centerpiece is an excellent example of Gorham’s work for an elite market around the time of the American Centennial. The bottom is stamped with Gorham’s hallmark and the date mark for 1871, and bears the retail location mark for Gorham’s store at Union Square in New York City.
- Origin: America, 1871
- Condition: very good, the interior has some pinpoint dings just visible in strong raking like, and very light wear to the gilding
- Dimensions: 7-1/4” (w) x 10” (l) x 8-1/4” (h)
- Weight: 737.0 g.
