Gorham Silver

Gorham silver was founded in Providence, Rhode Island 1831 by Jabez Gorham, a master craftsman, in partnership with Henry L. Webster. The firm's chief product was spoons made from coin silver. The company also made thimbles, combs, jewelry, and other small items. In 1842, a tariff which effectively blocked the importation of silverware from outside the United States was passed, which aided the American silver industry. Jabez Gorham did not take full advantage of this opportunity, but in 1847 Jabez retired and his son, John Gorham, succeeded him as head of the company. John Gorham introduced mechanized production methods, enlarged the premises in downtown Providence, improved the designs, and expanded the product line. In 1852 Gorham toured many of Europe's silver workshops and manufacturers, speaking with individual specialists, including master craftsmen and toolmakers. He also sought out highly skilled foreign workmen to train his American workers. George Wilkinson, a premier designer and workshop manager, was hired from England.
A Gorham advertisement from 1890.

During the heyday of American silver manufacturing, approximately 1850 - 1940, Gorham was highly influential.

In 1865 a charter was granted by the Rhode Island legislature by the name of "Gorham Manufacturing Company.

In 1890 the company relocated to a factory on Adelaide Avenue in Providence.

In 1895 the famed Gorham designer, William C. Codman, designed Chantilly, which has become the most famous of Gorham's flatware patterns. Matching holloware has been made in both sterling and silverplate.
390 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan (NYCLPC)

In 1905 the firm opened a show and sales office on Fifth Avenue in New York City, which was designed for Gorham by renowned architect Stanford White. In 1906 Gorham purchased another long-time rival, Kerr & Co, which was based in New Jersey.

The company was purchased by Textron in 1967, a move that some critics claim decreased quality due to management's lack of understanding of Gorham's specialty, producing high-quality sterling silverware and holloware.

Gorham was owned by Brown-Forman Corporation from 1991 to 2005 until it was sold to Department 56 in the Lenox holdings transaction.

Gorham Silver STERLING STAR 2 2008 Chantilly Star 2008    US .95

GORHAM STERLING SILVER TOMATO SERVER    US $39.99

5 Gorham Co Sterling Silver Spoons circa 1865 RARE    US .08

2 Gorham King Vintage Antique Sterling Silver Knives    US $13.40

GORHAM SILVER 8 1 2 TRIVET    US .00

Silver Gravy Boat w Attached Underplate Gorham YC430    US $7.99

GORHAM CAMBRIDGE STERLING SILVER PUNCH LADLE    US 9.99

4 Cream Soup Spoons STERLING SILVER Gorham Camellia    US $51.00

GORHAM RONDO STERLING SILVER PIERCED TOMATO SERVER    US .00

GORHAM WHITING LILY PATTERN STRLING SILVER CHEESE SCOOP    US $20.00

GORHAM STERLING CHANTILLY CAKE PLATE STAND SILVER    US 0.00

ANTIQUE GORHAM DURGIN STERLING SILVER 451 GR BASKET    US $395.00

GORHAM STERLING SILVER BON BON 1888    US .00

STERLING SILVER Sauce Spoon 1941 GORHAM CAMELLIA RARE    US $19.95

GORHAM STERLING SILVER ROSE MARIE 97PC FLATWARE SET    US ,600.00

GORHAM Silver Gold OLD FASHION PUFF ornament 1996    US $8.00

SET OF SIX GORHAM STERLING SILVER FISH KNIVES PAT1904    US 9.95

Gorham by Lenox Sterling Silver plated Cross    US $10.00

LOT OF SILVER PLATE CANDY DISH BOWL ONEIDA GORHAM    US .99

1931 Gorham Sterling Silver Large Golf Trophy    US $850.00

GORHAM CO JELLY SPOON C1865 STERLING SILVER 925    US 0.00

Black Starr Gorham Sterling Silver Lighter    US $125.00

STERLING SILVER GORHAM KING GEORGE SERVING SPOON    US .00

Gorham Sterling Silver 324 Candlestick Chamberstick    US $46.88

Gorham silver Bowl with Lid    US .99

Rochambeau Gorham Silver Slotted Commemorative Spoon    US $14.99

Gorham Classic Bouquet Sterling Silver Flatware Set 42p    US ,450.00

Gorham Sterling Silver Spoon Nice Handle Design Look    US $9.99

GORHAM CHANTILLY STERLING SILVER FLATWARE KNIFE SET 13    US 4.38

Gorham Silver Serving Tray Grapes w Grape Vines Vintage    US $225.00

GORHAM STERLING SILVER BERRY FORK PATTERN H239 PIERCED    US .50

Gorham Sterling Silver Cambridge Teaspoon    US $15.99

2 Gorham Sterling Silver Versailles Forks    US .95

STERLING SILVER Gorham Camellia 4 Piece Place Setting    US $57.00

Gorham Silver Original Bowl 9 diameter x 41 4 high    US .25

8 Gorham Sterling Silver Green Brier Dinner Knives    US $44.99

Gorham Fairfax Sterling Silver Strawberry Fork    US .33

ZODIAC GORHAM PLATE STERLING SILVER FIGURAL DATED 1913    US $450.00

VINTAGE GORHAM STERLING SILVER CHANTILLY LADLE    US .99

2 Chantilly Gorham 1895 Sterling Silver Salad Forks Set    US $40.03

Gorham Lily of The Valley Sterling Silver Olive Fork    US .99

gorham manufacturing co silver napkin ringbirmingham    US $9.18

SILVER RIBBON BY GORHAM STAINLESS MEAT FORK 370    US .99

Gorham Chantilly 1895 Sterling Silver Salad Fork    US $20.05

Gorham Silver Plate Serving Tray Newport YB710    US .49

Gorham Lily of The Valley Sterling Silver Lemon Fork    US $9.99

SILVER RIBBON BY GORHAM STAINLESS TABLE SERV SPOON 368    US .99

2 Gorham Chantilly 1895 Sterling Silver Butter Knives    US $27.00

SILVER RIBBON BY GORHAM STAINLESS GRAVY LADLE 369    US .99

GORHAM MEDICI OLD STERLING SILVER PUNCH LADLE NO MONO    US $249.99

SILVER RIBBON BY GORHAM STAINLESS DINNER KNIFE 371    US .99

Gorham Chantilly Sterling Silver Strawberry Fork    US $22.77

GORHAM STERLING SILVER FLATWARE SET BUTTERCUP    US .00

SILVER RIBBON BY GORHAM STAINLESS DINNER FORK 372    US $9.99

Pair of 2 Chantilly Gorham 1895 Sterling Silver Knives    US .00

GORHAM STERLING SILVER BRANDY DECANTER BOTTLE LABEL    US $24.95

GORHAM STERLING SILVER VERMOUTH DECANTER BOTTLE LABEL    US .95

GORHAM STERLING SILVER VODKA DECANTER BOTTLE LABEL TAG    US $26.45

SILVER RIBBON BY GORHAM STAINLESS DESSERT FORK 373    US .99

GORHAM STERLING SILVER STRASBOURG BONBON BASKET 1915    US $122.50

SILVER RIBBON BY GORHAM STAINLESS SOUP SPOON 374    US .99

SILVER RIBBON BY GORHAM STAINLESS TEASPOON 375    US $9.99

EARLY GORHAM SILVER CO BAUR SIGNED SALT SHAKER    US .95

MINT 12 Round Silver Tray 25th Anniversary Gorham    US $9.99

CLUNY GORHAM STERLING SILVER CHERRY FRUIT OYSTER FORKS    US 9.00

Gorham silver plate yc1759    US $25.00

SHERIDAN SILVER PLATE BOWL GORHAM HERITAGE SRVNG SPOON    US .99

Sterling Silver Gorham Chantilly Round Bowl Soup Spoon    US $22.06

Sterling Silver Gorham Chantilly Serving Tablespoon    US .10

RARE GORHAM STERLING SILVER OPEN SALT CELLAR DISH 1890    US $89.99

LOVELY GORHAM STERLING SILVER STRASBOURG BON BON SPOON    US .00

Gorham Sterling Silver Napkin Ring Strasbourg 19th C    US $95.00

GORHAM STERLING SILVER FLATWARE SET RONDO    US .00

3 Sterling silver Gorham Buttercup Soup Spoon not scrap    US $69.00

MELROSE BY GORHAM STERLING SILVER BAKED POTATO FORK    US .00

GORHAM STRASBOURG 5 PC STERLING SILVER PLACE SETTING    US $135.00

Sterling Silver SPREADER Gorham Monogrammed    US .99

Reed and Barton Gorham Lot of 6 Silver Ornaments    US $19.99

12 Gorham Chantilly Sterling Silver Teaspoons T Mono    US 9.00

Gorham Ornate Sterling Silver Hinged Box C1900    US $49.00

VINTAGE GORHAM STERLING SILVER UNICORN FLORAL PENDANT    US .99

Set Of 3 SILVER Plated GORHAM Angel ORNAMENTS W Box    US $1.99

GORHAM LUXEMBOURG STERLING Silver BERRY CASSEROLE SPOON    US .99

SCRAP or not Gorham Sterling Silver CAMELLIA 268 oz    US $201.50

WHITING GORHAM STERLING SILVER BOWL MONUMENTAL 686GRAMS    US 9.99

ANTIQUE 1881 GORHAM STERLING SILVER CARD CASE    US $275.00

GORHAM Sterling Silver Sauce Boat Tray 9 Oz 1926    US 5.50

W Sterling 79 Silver salt pepper shakers 2 pair Gorham    US $4.99

NIB 37th Gorham STERLING SILVER 2006 SNOWFLAKE    US .99

GORHAM STRASBOURG STERLNG SILVER CAKE FORK    US $17.99

2 Gorham 1895 CHANTILLY Sterling Silver BUTTER Knives    US .00

Gorham Chantilly Sterling Silver serving fork    US $9.99

Gorham CHANTILLY Sterling Silver CARVING SET B    US .00

Gorham Silver Shaving Brush Soap Box Dragon Serpent    US $59.99

LOT 9 GORHAM LANCASTER ROSE STERLING SILVER FORKS    US 5.00

Gorham CHANTILLY Sterling Silver Master BUTTER Knife    US $14.99

Gorham Sterling Silver Pierced Rim Bowl Only 1 on Ebay    US $59.12

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