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Antique Gorham Co. Repousse Sterling Silver Open Salt Cellar d.1887 (17.4g)

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Antique Gorham Co. Repousse Sterling Silver Open Salt Cellar d.1887 (17.4g) (W)1.75in. x (H)1in. A very impressive Antique that will surely impress the likes of most, especially those seeking quality Sterling Holloware. The Antique Sterling Salt Cellar exemplifies a variety of artistic influences, and exhibits them in an ornate fashion; optimizing optical appeal and making for a spectacular Curio display. The Antique Salt Cellar is American in origin; hailing from Providence, Rhode Island. It's a product of: GORHAM CO. (est.1831) and has a stamped production date for the year of (1887). The Antique Open Salt Cellar is comprised of: thick, quality, dense, Repousse, (Gorham), [.925], Sterling Silver. To the exterior of the Salt Cellar, the Sterling Silver is enriched by the aforementioned Repousse pattern; while emitting a Gilded reflection from the Cellars interior. Although a creation of the Victorian Era, the Antique Salt Cellar is perhaps best defined as Art Nouveau in style; exhibiting traits of Baroque & Rococo Revivals with decorative Romanticism on display too. Despite the advanced age of the Antique Salt Cellar being (135) years old, the Sterling Silver is in a most impressive and noteworthy state of condition. With the exception of some Patina and perhaps some faint wearing to the Gilt, the Salt Cellar looks great. In fact, the Patina aids in accentuating the intricate Repousse patterns; in turn creating captivating characteristics that captures one's attention and eye. A Hallmark & Stamp lend to its authenticity and guarantee to its [.925] Sterling Silver content too. An elegant Monogram offers some originality to the Antique as well. The Antique Gorham Co. Repousse Sterling Silver Open Salt Cellar is stored in a: dry, secured, environment, and will be a coveted addition to one's collection of Antique (Gorham) Sterling Silver for use & decorative display.

Silver:Sterling:[.925]:Repousse:Monogram
Item id: S:144
Type: Holloware
Color: Silver
Creator: Gorham
Style: Art Nouveau, Baroque Revival, Decorative, Revival, Rococo Revival, Romantic, Victorian
Origin: United States • American
Age: Late 19th Century
Purpose: Bowls, Displays, Holloware, Open Salts, Salts
Item type: Antique