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Gorham Manufacturing Company

Base (candelabra epergne)

Description

Maker

Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present), manufacturer

Title

Base (candelabra epergne)
Furber Service

Year

1871

Medium

  • sterling silver,
  • gilding

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • sterling silver,
  • gilding

Materials

gilding, sterling silver

Geography

Place Made: Providence; Place Made: Rhode Island

Dimensions

52.1 x 30.5 cm (20 1/2 x 12 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

EIF

Marks: lion/anchor/G / 5 / STERLING / [clover] D

Credit / Object Number

Credit

The Gorham Collection. Gift of Textron Inc.

Object Number

1991.126.29.1

Type

  • Metalwork

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Gorham Silver. Selections from the Gift of Textron Inc.

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Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present), manufacturer
Base (candelabra epergne); Furber Service, 1871
sterling silver; gilding
52.1 x 30.5 cm (20 1/2 x 12 inches)
The Gorham Collection. Gift of Textron Inc. 1991.126.29.1

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