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Gorham Manufacturing Company, manufacturer

Cup, 1855-1856

Description

Maker

  • Gorham Manufacturing Company, 1831-, American

Culture

English

Title

Cup

Year

1855-1856

Medium

silver

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • silver

Dimensions

Height: 10.2 cm (4 inches) (cup)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Side: Awarded to Charles F. Davis by Water Witch Co No 6 For 3 best shots made by 1st Section.15th Annual Target Excursion Rocky Point, Aug.15,1856. Bottom: Gorham's "lion, anchor, G stamps / COIN 49."

Place

Birmingham; England

Type

  • Metalwork

Credit

Gift of Mrs. James E. Thompson

Object Number

51.557

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