Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Pickle Fork & Mustard Ladle; Up for sale are the two Gorham sterling silver items including a pickle fork and a mustard ladle, both dated late 19^th, early 20^th century.

The three-tined pickle fork in the Chantilly pattern has what appears to be gold wash remnant. It is marked “Pat. 1895, Sterling” together with the Gorham hallmark, including a lion, an anchor and a capital letter “G” in old English. The fork is monogramed with “A.G.Wolcott”.

The mustard buttercup ladle in the Luxembourg pattern has a scrolled and scalloped rim and a lovely monogram. It is marked “Sterling” together with the Gorham hallmark.

The Gorham Manufacturing Company was one of the largest American manufacturers of sterling and silverplate and a foundry for bronze sculpture. The company was founded by a master craftsman Jabez Gorham in partnership with Henry L. Webster in 1831. After Jabez retired in 1847, his son John Gorham succeeded as head who introduced mechanized production methods, enlarged the premises, and expanded the product line. In 1852, John toured many of Europe’s silver workshops and manufacturers and sought highly skilled foreign workmen to train his American workers. Gorham silver was highly influential, during the heyday of American silver manufacturing, approximately 1850-1940, and received many commissions, including the White House during many administrations.

Chantilly is the most popular sterling flatware pattern of Gorham with a distinctive scroll design and fleur-de-lis (flower lily) accents. It has a wide variety of pieces available and was created by noted designer William Christmas Codman in 1895.

Luxembourg was first made in 1893 with scrolls applied to rim by Gorham sterling in Providence, Rhode Island.

Measures: Pickle fork, 5 ¾” long x ¾” wide (across widest parts); Mustard ladle, 4 5/8” long x 5/8” wide (across widest parts); Weight, two pieces totally, 0.9 oz (25.5 grams).

Condition: Excellent and clean, with no damages or repairs.

Shipment: Our items can be shipped worldwide. Generally, we use FedEx or USPS for all US domestic and USPS for all international shipment. The shipping fee taken by Postal Service is an estimate based on the size, weight and insurance of the item. If in case, there is an overtaking amount, we will be happy to return the balance per the postage receipt through PayPal.

Please note, for customers in Connecticut, a 6.35% tax will be collected.

Return: We try our best to describe the posted items precisely and accurately, pointing out any imperfections. We generally, therefore, do not accept the return, unless the photos posted do not match the items or the items are damaged in shipping. Upon receiving the damaged item, the buyer must keep the original packaging and condition and contact us within 24 hours of delivery.

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