Gorham Manufacturing Company
Maker
Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)
Alfred J. Ottestad (Norwegian, 1878 - 1953), metalworker
George W. Sauthof (German, 1852-1927), chaser (metalworker)
Title
Design for Tea Service BSA-BSF
Martele
Year
Medium
Materials/Techniques
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Techniques
Materials
paper (fiber product), graphite Dimensions
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62 x 80 cm (24 3/8 x 31 1/2 inches)
Signature / Inscription / Marks
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In pencil below sugar bowl, "BSC", below coffeepot "BSA", below kettle "BSF", below waste bowl "BSE", below teapot "BSB", and below creamer "BSD". Various dimensions and manufacturing specifications on drawing in pencil, including "spun + chased" with finials.
Credit / Object Number
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Credit
Gift of Lenox, Incorporated
Object Number
2005.118.45.2249 Type
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Tombstone
Alfred J. Ottestad (Norwegian, 1878 - 1953), metalworker
George W. Sauthof (German, 1852-1927), chaser (metalworker)
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