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.
 Spiral Sterling Silver Gorham Versailles Spoon Ring  US $85.00 |  GORHAM STERLING SILVER PLYMOUTH OYSTER FORK US $9.99 |
 6 Antique SILVER Plate GORHAM Knife KNIVES Ornate S US $9.99 |  1916 Gorham Sterling Silver Open work Oval Bowl US $150.00 |
 GORHAM STERLING SILVER TEASPOON NEW TIPT c 1870 US $25.00 |  1950 Gorham Sterling Silver Prices Vintage Print Ad US $9.95 |
 Gorham Sterling Silver Candelabra Pair Candle Holders US $165.88 |  Gorham Sterling Silver Baby Spoon Childs 1909 La Modele US $38.88 |
 Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Clothes Brush Repousse US $79.88 |  Sterling Silver Paris Gorham Macaroni Server US $1,000.00 |
 8 GORHAM Chantilly STERLING SILVER Salad Forks 6 3 8 L US $225.00 |  Gorham not scrap Silver Etched Glass Weighted Sterling US $7.55 |
 Sterling Silver Paris Gorham Orange Knife No Monogram US $150.00 |  Gorham Sterling Silver 4 1 2 Pint Water Pitcher US $519.99 |
 LYRIC GORHAM STERLING SILVER BABY SPOON 1940 US $19.99 |  Lovely Vintage Gorham Silver Plate Footed Bowl YC 781 US $9.50 |
 Gorham silver EP skier ornament 1988 US $10.20 |  Old Gorham 2 3 8 Pint Sterling Silver Teapot 195 oz US $394.00 |
 GORHAM Sterling Silver Nut Dish 4780 Cromwell Pattern US $33.95 |  Sterling Silver Baby Cup Gorham US $80.00 |
 Vintage Brooklyn Sterling Souvenir Spoon Gorham Silver US $9.95 |  925 GORHAM STERLING SILVER PUFF HEART VINTAGE NECKLACE US $7.99 |
 Gorham Chantilly Sterling Silver Sugar Spoon 6 Old US $15.00 |  625 Coin Silver Spoon J Gorham Son Providence RI US $19.99 |
 Gorham Sterling Silver Candlesticks 3 7 8 Ex Con US $29.99 |  GORHAM Sterling Silver BARREL Salt Pepper Set 1924 US $8.77 |
 S23 Sterling Silver Egg Cup by Gorham US $14.95 |  RARE 19C Gorham Sterling Silver Crystal Toilet Pomander US $180.00 |
 GORHAM Silver Plate 9 1 2 Bowl ORNATE No Monogram US $40.00 |  Gorham Sterling Silver Salt Spoon 2 1 2 US $17.50 |
 VINTAGE GORHAM STERLING SILVER MATCHBOX HOLDER US $19.99 |  Gorham Silver Cigarette Box Great Condition w Cedar US $99.00 |
 GORHAM EXTRA LARGE SILVER PLATE 135 UGLY FRUIT BOWL US $22.80 |  Victorian Gorham Sterling Silver Pocket Knife Nail File US $20.49 |
 6 Gorham Vintage Sterling Silver Teaspoons US $180.00 |  6 Gorham PLAIN Sterling Silver DEMITASSI Spoons NM US $49.00 |
 4 STERLING SILVER TEA SPOONS GORHAM ALVIN RARE 925 NR US $79.00 |  Gorham Silver On Bronze Lady Bell Queen Isabella Stand US $52.00 |
 Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Serving Dish US $69.99 |  Gorham Sterling Silver napkin ring bas relief edges MHE US $35.00 |
 Gorham Silver On Bronze Lady Bell Marie DeMedici Stand US $47.00 |  Vintage Gorham EP Silver Plated Bowl US $6.00 |
 Gorham Sterling Silver Fork Very Old 675inch Very NICE US $.99 |  GORHAM Sterling Silver CREAMER 773 SUGAR BOWL 772 Set US $66.77 |
 6 GORHAM STERLING SILVER TEASPOONS CHANTILLY PATTERN US $67.90 |  GORHAM Sterling Silver Gravy Ladle LILY No Mono 1870 US $90.00 |
 GORHAM Sterling Silver Bon Bon Scoop STRASBOURG 1897 US $22.50 |  GORHAM SOLID STERLING SILVER WINE GOBLET 6 1 2 US $60.21 |
 1901 Gorham Sterling Silver Teapot Art Deco Flower 15oz US $399.00 |  Vintage Pair Gorham EP Silver Candlestick holders US $11.99 |
 Vintage Gorham Newport Hinged Handle Ice Bucket Silver US $19.99 |  1899 Gorham Cambridge Sterling Silver Cold Meat Fork US $39.99 |
 62 Gorham Strasbourg Rondo Chantilly Sea Rose Silver Ad US $4.99 |  100 Pieces of 1888 Gorham Versailles Sterling Silver US $2,899.00 |
 GORHAM ROUND EMBOSSED 15 1 4 SILVER TRAY US $21.99 |  4 GORHAM KINGS III PATTERN STERLING SILVER EGG SPOONS US $128.00 |
 10 Gorham sterling silver spoons no scrap 63 oz US $86.66 |  Antique Gorham sterling silver vanity file US $6.95 |
 1911 Gorham Plymouth 3 sterling silver spoons 16 oz US $14.78 |  5 Gorham Whiting 1881 sterling silver spoons 32 oz US $36.00 |
 2 Gorham Chantilly 1895 no mono sterling silver spoons US $13.38 |  2 Gorham Etrucan sterling silver spoons 28 oz US $31.79 |
 Gorham Shell Shape Small Silver Plate Serving Bowl 1890 US $15.00 |  　TWO ANTIQUE GORHAM SILVER PLATE SERVING SPOONS US $24.00 |
 GORHAM STERLING SILVER NEW BARONIAL Serving Pieces US $675.00 |  TEN ANTIQUE GORHAM SILVER PLATE SPREADERS US $22.00 |
 GORHAM STERLING SILVER UNICORN PENDANT US $75.00 |  TWELVE ANTIQUE GORHAM SILVER PLATE FRUIT KNIVES US $28.00 |
 1901 Gorham Florentine Sterling Silver Lg Sugar Tongs US $129.99 |  1962 GORHAM Silver FLATWARE AD 5 Patterns Shown w Price US $7.99 |
 Vintage Gorham Sterling Silver Cups A7333 US $64.99 |  GORHAM SOLID STERLING SILVER BUTTER DISHTRAYc1940s US $289.00 |
 MELROSE by GORHAM STERLING SILVER SALAD FORK US $39.00 |  KING EDWARD 1936 STERLING SILVER SALAD FORKS GORHAM LOT US $75.00 |
 KING EDWARD 1936 STERLING SILVER SALAD FORK GORHAM US $38.99 |  LANSDOWNE 1917 STERLING SILVER DINNER FORKS GORHAM LOT US $99.00 |
 GORHAM GOLDEN MEDICI STERLING SILVER DINNER KNIVES US $100.00 |  GORHAM GOLDEN MEDICI STERLING SILVER TEASPOONS US $100.00 |
 ANTIQUE GORHAM STERLING SILVER NUT CRACKER US $75.00 |  Old Gorham Weave Pattern Sterling Silver Lemon Fork US $18.99 |
 Vintage Gorham Whiting Silver Plate Bowl YC795 Golden US $4.99 |  GORHAM Silver Plated Wreath Ornament New in Box US $1.99 |
 Gorham Marie Antoinette Medium Silver Vegetable Bowl US $400.00 |  Gorham Strausbourgh Sterling Silver 4 Piece Place Set US $199.95 |
 Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware King Edward US $700.00 |  Gorham Silver Plate Fruit Bowl25 yrs old US $100.00 |
 Gorham Sterling Silver MELROSE Pierced Spoon US $36.00 |  Gorham Buttercup Sterling Silver 4 Piece Place Setting US $199.95 |
 Sterling Silver Gorham 272 Goblet US $229.00 |  Gorham Chantilly Sterling Silver 4 Piece Place Setting US $199.95 |
 Gorham Melrose Sterling Silver 4 Piece Place Setting US $225.00 |  4 Gorham Silver Plate Butter Pats 06591 Elephant Mark US $39.99 |
 Gorham Sterling Silver Mixed Metal Japanese Knife c1875 US $210.00 |  Sterling Silver Gorham Grooming Tool Antique C1900s US $7.99 |
 GORHAM SILVER GREENBRIER TABLESPOON SERVING SPOON 8 1 2 US $39.95 |  GORHAM VINTAGE SILVER PLATE BISHOP PIN TRAY US $85.00 |
 Gorham 1984 Silver Snowman Christmas Ornament US $.99 |  Fine Gorham Sterling Silver Shell Tray Bon Bon Bowl US $59.99 |
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Gorham Studio 5-Piece Stainless Flatware Set List Price: $75.00 Sale Price: $29.95 Used From: $28.99  |
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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 Column Frosted Stainless Flatware 5-Piece Place Setting, Service for 1 List Price: $75.00 Sale Price: $24.95 |
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Reminiscent of Greek columns seen in fine architecture this satin finish design is luxurious enough for sophisticated dining and beautiful for every day. |
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Gorham, 5063005 2010 Gorham Snowflake Ornament, 41st Edition List Price: $127.50 Sale Price: $64.95 |
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Gorham 2010 Gorham Snowflake Ornament, 41st. Edition |
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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 |
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Gorham Silver List Price: $95.00 Sale Price: $148.00 Used From: $134.00 |
