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Gorham Manufacturing Company

Medal presented to the Members of Japanese Commission on their visit to Gorham Manufacturing Co.

Description

Maker

Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)
Axel Herman Staf (American, 1869-1941), sculptor

Title

Medal presented to the Members of Japanese Commission on their visit to Gorham Manufacturing Co.

Year

1909

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

sterling silver

Dimensions

5.4 cm (2 1/8 inches) (diameter)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Reverse: "PRESENTED TO / THE MEMBERS OF / JAPANESE COMMISSION / ON THEIR VISIT / TO / THE GORHAM / MANUFACTURING CO / PROVIDENCE, R.I. / U.S.A. / OCT.22.1909"

Marks: Obverse: "A. H. STAF" along rim. The three Gorham hallmarks, lion-anchor-gothic G, followed by "STERLING"

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Lenox, Incorporated

Object Number

2005.118.8

Type

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Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)
Axel Herman Staf (American, 1869-1941), sculptor
Medal presented to the Members of Japanese Commission on their visit to Gorham Manufacturing Co., 1909
Die struck sterling silver
5.4 cm (2 1/8 inches) (diameter)
Gift of Lenox, Incorporated 2005.118.8

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