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Gorham Manufacturing Company, manufacturer

Martelé Check Cutter, 1903

Description

Maker

  • Gorham Manufacturing Company, 1831-present, American
  • Probably William Christmas Codman, 1839-1921, English, designer
  • George W. Sauthof, 1852-1927, German, chaser (metalworker)

Title

Martelé Check Cutter

Year

1903

Medium

Silver

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • sterling silver

Dimensions

2.5 x 23.8 x 1.3 cm (1 x 9 3/8 x 1/2 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

[lion, anchor, and G stamps] and "STERLING" "DGE" on lower left corner of back.

Place

Providence; Rhode Island

Type

  • Metalwork

Credit

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred T. Morris, Jr.

Object Number

2006.114

Related

Gorham Manufacturing Company, manufacturer

Martelé Writing Table and Chair, 1903

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