Gorham Manufacturing Company
Maker
Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)
Title
Design for an 18-karat gold Sugar Bowl
Year
Medium
Materials/Techniques
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Techniques
Materials
tracing paper, graphite Dimensions
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43.2 x 37.2 cm (17 x 14 5/8 inches)
Signature / Inscription / Marks
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In pencil in lower right corner, "5-19-57 / F.J.C.". In pencil in lower left corner, "Solid Gold Sugar / 18 CARAT". Below side profile view of handle, "ALL beading .052 / or as near To 3/64". Many dimensions marked on drawing, including total height marked "6 1/2", width from handle to handle marked "5 15/32" and base diameter marked "Beeded diam. 2 7/16"
Credit / Object Number
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Credit
Gift of Lenox, Incorporated
Object Number
2005.118.45.1059 Type
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