Gorham Silver
January 24, 2010 by Dean
Filed under 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 Sterling Silver Teaspoon in Virginiana from 1905  US $26.95 |  VINTAGE SILVER PLATED GORHAM YC1557 SERVING TRAY US $29.99 |
 WONDERFUL GORHAM STERLING SILVER SAUCE BOAT OLD MARK US $399.99 |  1928 Gorham Sterling Silver Clio Historical Award US $3,500.00 |
 Sterling Silver Gorham Salad Fork Greenbrier 1938 US $38.99 |  GORHAM STERLING SILVER CHIPPENDALE SAUCE BOAT w TRAY US $599.99 |
 GORHAM Silver Plate Bowl YC781 w Glass Insert US $9.99 |  Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Cigar Lamp Lighter US $120.00 |
 GORHAM STERLING SILVER BAKE POTATO FORK US $17.99 |  Sterling Silver Gorham Salad Fork Edgemont Pattern US $37.99 |
 Sterling Silver Gorham Cream Soup Spoon Greenbrier 1938 US $33.99 |  Gorham Sterling Silver Slotted Serving Spoon Vintage US $49.00 |
 SUMMER SEASON PARTY IN 1920 GORHAM SILVER CO AD US $9.79 |  ETRUSCAN FAIRFAX SHAMROCK IN 1932 GORHAM SILVER AD US $9.79 |
 8 Piece Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Rondo US $72.08 |  Gorham Sterling Silver Knife Fairfax Pattern 9 US $26.98 |
 1874 SILVER BRIDAL GIFTS AD BY GORHAM SILVERMITHS CO US $9.79 |  Gorham 808 1 Sterling Silver 3 Candle Arm Candelabra 2 US $71.99 |
 GORHAM Silver Plate FLUTED PUNCH BOWL BRAND NEW US $119.00 |  Gorham Silver Plated Peace Love Hope Ornament in Box US $24.99 |
 FANTASTIC Old Gorham Sterling Silver Crystal Pitcher US $995.00 |  GORHAM STERLING SILVER PIERCED TOMATO SERVER US $175.00 |
 GORHAM STERLING SILVER NUT OR BONBON SERVER US $125.00 |  ELEGANT SILVER EDWARDIAN WATER JUG Bir 1911 Gorham Man US $271.65 |
 VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER REGULAR LUNCH KNIFE US $69.00 |  VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER REGULAR LUNCH FORK US $42.00 |
 VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER SALAD FORK PIERCED 6 US $79.00 |  GORHAM STERLING SILVER LG SERVING SPOON SUGAR SHELL US $49.95 |
 VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER SALAD FORK NEW 6 US $69.00 |  VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER TEASPOON FIGURAL US $29.00 |
 VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER TEASPOON NEW US $29.00 |  VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER CREAM SOUP SPOON US $69.00 |
 VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER HH BUTTER SPREADER US $49.00 |  VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER HH BUTTER KNIFE NEW US $49.00 |
 2 Gorham Candle Candelabra Sterling Silver Cambridge US $174.99 |  VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER FH BUTTER KNIFE 5 7 8 US $49.00 |
 VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER COCKTAIL OYSTER FORK US $39.00 |  VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER ICED TEA SPOON US $69.00 |
 VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER BOUILLON SOUP SPOON US $49.00 |  Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Creamer Sugar Bowl 1883 US $295.00 |
 VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER DEMITASSE SPOON US $29.00 |  GORHAM STERLING SILVER DRUMMER BOY PENDANT 1976 W BOX US $109.99 |
 VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER GRAVY LADLE US $149.00 |  VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER SERVING SPOON US $99.00 |
 VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER SERVING SPOON NEW US $99.00 |  VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER COLD MEAT FORK US $119.00 |
 GORHAM STERLING SILVER SPOON CAMELLIA US $50.00 |  VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER COLD MEAT FORK NEW US $119.00 |
 VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER SUGAR SPOON US $49.00 |  Gorham Sterling Silver Heart Shaped Pin DIsh Nut DIsh US $45.00 |
 VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER HH MASTER BUTTER KN US $69.00 |  VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER FH MASTER BUTTER KN US $119.00 |
 SILVER RIBBON BY GORHAM STAINLESS SOUP SPOON 374 US $12.99 |  SILVER RIBBON BY GORHAM STAINLESS TEASPOON 375 US $12.99 |
 SILVER RIBBON BY GORHAM STAINLESS DINNER KNIFE 371 US $12.99 |  SILVER RIBBON BY GORHAM STAINLESS DINNER FORK 372 US $12.99 |
 SILVER RIBBON BY GORHAM STAINLESS DESSERT FORK 373 US $12.99 |  VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER TOMATO SERVER NEW US $149.00 |
 GORHAM Etruscan coin silver COVERED BOWL or URN US $944.00 |  VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER PIE SERVER WS US $79.00 |
 VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER PIE SERVER AS US $495.00 |  VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER SAUCE LADLE US $89.00 |
 VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER SALAD SERVING SET US $495.00 |  Lot 77 Gorham English Gadroon Sterling Silver Flatware US $2,800.00 |
 VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER SALAD SET IVORY RARE US $1,295.00 |  Vintage American Gorham Sterling Silver Bowl Dish 1927 US $285.00 |
 VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER SALAD SET PIERCED US $379.00 |  VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER SALAD SET SHELL OLD US $495.00 |
 VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER SALAD SET LONG US $975.00 |  VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER SALAD SERVING FORK US $179.00 |
 VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER SALAD SERVING SP NEW US $179.00 |  VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER SALAD SERVING SP OLD US $695.00 |
 VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER ROAST CARVING SET 2pc US $279.00 |  GORHAM STERLING SILVER BASKET WITH GLASS LINER US $85.00 |
 VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER BAKED POTATO FORK US $79.00 |  VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER BEEF FORK PIERCED US $129.00 |
 VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER TWISTED BUTTER PICK US $49.00 |  Antique Gorham Silver Plated Match Safe US $175.00 |
 VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER 2 tine BUTTER PICK US $95.00 |  VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER CHEESE FORK US $49.00 |
 VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER CHEESE SCOOP CUSTOM US $49.00 |  VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER CHOCOLATE SPOON US $79.00 |
 VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER COFFEE SPOON US $19.00 |  Gorham Sterling Silver Napkin Ring 62990 1 DDL Nice US $9.96 |
 STERLING SILVER VICTORIAN CARD CASE GORHAM 1906 US $150.00 |  STERLING SILVER VICTORIAN CARD CASE GORHAM C 1880 US $250.00 |
 VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER EGG SPOON US $95.00 |  VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER INDIVIDUAL FISH FORK US $119.00 |
 VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER INDIVIDUAL FISH KNIFE US $249.00 |  VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER FRUIT KNIFE US $119.00 |
 6 Teaspoon Set Gorham Strasbourg Sterling Silver US $130.00 |  VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER GRAPEFRUIT SPOON US $69.00 |
 VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER GUMBO SOUP SPOON US $119.00 |  VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER HORSERADISH SCOOP US $49.00 |
 Sterling Silver Tacoma Gorham Souvenir Demitasse Spoon US $75.00 |  VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER ICE CREAM FORK ORIG US $79.00 |
 VERSAILLES GORHAM STERLING SILVER ICE CREAM FORK CUSTOM US $49.00 |  8g GORHAM New Tipt 1870 pat STERLING SILVER SALT SPOON US $38.00 |
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Gorham Studio 5-Piece Stainless Flatware Set List Price: $75.00 Sale Price: $18.99  |
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Durable, simple, and pleasant to use, the Gorham Studio flatware place setting complements both casual and fine dinnerware. The pieces' lines are both clean and graceful, with tapered handles that round at the end to catch the light and create a comfortable purchase... |
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Gorham Melon Bud 3-Piece Stainless Steel Flatware Hostess Set List Price: $80.00 Sale Price: $39.02 |
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Gleaming and graceful, this 3-piece Gorham Melon Bud hostess set is a lovely addition to casual or formal meals. The set includes a cold meat fork, a gravy ladle, and a pierced tablespoon. Each piece features a gently flared handle with rounded sides, sculptural lines, and a stylized bud motif... |
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Gorham Column 5-Piece Stainless Flatware Set List Price: $75.00 Sale Price: $22.99 Used From: $26.99 |
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Inspired by Federal-period architecture, Gorham Column flatware adds a touch of stateliness to everyday or special occasion dining. Crafted from 18/8 stainless steel, the pieces feature a mirror finish and a polished design--a double band at the top of the handle and a simple scroll at the bottom... |
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Gorham 1831 Christmas Package Ties/Ornaments - Set of 5 List Price: $17.00 Sale Price: $7.99 |
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Gorham 1831 Christmas Package Ties/Ornaments - Each package contains a set of five ties/ornaments. Made of silver metal in script-style writing, with the following sentiments: CELEBRATE, HOHOHO, MERRY, PEACE & JOY, and JINGLE! A great way to enhance the wrapping and presentation of a gift or to dress up a bottle of wine for gift giving! Also use to adorn your Christmas tree with special sentiments! |
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Martele: 950-1000 Fine Gorham's Nouveau Art Silver Sale Price: $142.50 |
