Gorham Silver
January 24, 2010 by Thomas Howard
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.
 Sterling Silver Pickle Fork Gorham Unknown Pattern 1900  US $48.00 |  ELEGANT GORHAM STERLING SILVER LILY OF THE VALLEY SUGAR TONGSWOW US $59.99 |
 Gorham Sterling Silver 5 Footed Scallop Shell Bon Bon Trinket Dish US $115.00 |  1888 GORHAM LARGE REPOUSSE SILVER ROYAL 8 1 2 SERVING SPOON OUTSTANDING US $14.95 |
 Gorham La Scala Sterling Silver Fork 7 1 2 Inches US $199.95 |  Sterling Silver Champagne Ice Bucket Whiting New York Gorham Monogram SD US $1,925.00 |
 GORHAM Hindostanee Sterling Silver Small Berry Spoon c 1878 US $29.50 |  GORGEOUS ANTIQUE 1891 GORHAM STERLING SILVER TWISTED SALT PEPPER SHAKERSWOW US $149.99 |
 1977 GORHAM STERLING SILVER SNOWFLAKE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT EARLY 8TH ED US $34.99 |  1971 GORHAM STERLING SILVER SNOWFLAKE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT EARLY 2ND ED RARE US $46.00 |
 Gorham Sterling Silver Heart Shaped Pendant US $20.00 |  GORHAM SILVER PLATED LARGE BOWL 4 1 4 INCH HIGH 9 INCHES WIDE YC781 US $29.99 |
 Gorham Plymouth Sterling Silver 8 Piece Coffee Tea Set US $15,999.95 |  55 PC GORHAM FLATWARE STRASBOURG PATTERN 82 OZ OF STERLING SILVER 925 US $1,827.11 |
 Sterling Silver Gorham Teaspoon Melrose Pattern 1948 US $68.00 |  1975 GORHAM ★ STERLING SNOWFLAKE ★ CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT SILVER W BOX◄EDELMANS► US $57.00 |
 Gorham Silver Plated Santa Christmas Bell 1979 US $6.99 |  GORHAM Sterling Silver 1917 Martini Shaker Japanese engraved scene RARE US $400.00 |
 Gorham Silver Plate Wine Pourer Bottle Holder US $15.99 |  VINTAGE 1960S GORHAM SILVER PLATE TELEPHONE RECEIVER COVER US $39.99 |
 Sterling silver Gorham Christmas spoon 1972 266g 5 enameled harp lute horn US $14.05 |  Gorham Sterling Silver Chantilly Pattern Cake Server US $50.00 |
 Sterling Silver Master Butter Knife Virginia 1890 by Gorham US $75.00 |  GORHAM STERLING SILVER LANCASTER PATTERN LONG HANDLED PIERCED OLIVE SPOON US $70.00 |
 Gorham Chantilly Sterling Silver 8 7 8 Modern Hollow Handle Knife No Mono 1950 US $35.99 |  Strasbourg Gorham Teaspoon set of 5 sterling silver US $205.00 |
 Gorham Sterling Silver Teaspoon Etruscan Pat 1913 20 Grams 5 3 4 inches US $19.99 |  Gorham Sterling Silver Teaspoon Old French Patd 1904 25 Grams US $21.99 |
 11 Gorham LANCASTER Sterling Silver Antique Spoonsspoon lotuse or scrap 229g US $264.99 |  Gorham Sterling silver Repousse Burner Heater Box with Curling Iron US $495.00 |
 L184 VTG SILVER PLATE SERVING PCS LOT OF 7 GORHAM TOWLE WAKEFIELD Wm ROGERS TRAY US $26.00 |  Gorham Sterling Silver One Soup Spoon Melrose Pattern US $39.99 |
 Gorham Sterling Silver Teaspoon Beaumont 1915 US $67.95 |  Gorham Sterling Silver One Knife Melrose Pattern US $39.99 |
 JACK ROSE 1885 STERLING SILVER BRIGHT CUT TEASPOONS GORHAM FLATWARE SET LOT US $240.00 |  Antique Gorham Narragansett Silver Olive Fork Spoon Marine Fish Shells 4506 US $4,999.00 |
 2 pc silver plated Rhode Island memorial salad set by Gorham Silver NR US $7.95 |  Gorham 040 Silver Plate Spiral Design Grape Shears US $261.95 |
 Gorham H315 2 pc all sterling silver Medallion Youth Set Bailey Banks Biddle US $225.00 |  Gorham Sterling Silver Gold Diamond Guardian Angel Would Make a Special Gift US $39.00 |
 Gorham No 15 Sterling silver Butter Fork Pick 1885 US $175.00 |  Grecian by Gorham Coin Silver Cased 3 pc Condiment Set Dated 1865 Civil War Era US $345.00 |
 Gorham Sterling Silver Dessert Oval Soup Spoon Bead US $130.95 |  Luxembourg by Gorham Big sterling silver Tomato Server US $195.00 |
 Rare Colonial H829 by Gorham Sterling silver Sardine Fork US $85.00 |  6 Chrysanthemum by Gorham Sterling silver Ice Cream Spoons No Mono Great Bowls US $399.00 |
 Cambridge by Gorham Sterling silver Large 8 Jelly Cake Knife or Pie Server US $122.00 |  Gorham Chantilly Cross 1998 Sterling Silver US $48.00 |
 Dish Christmas Tree Design Silver By Gorham Unique US $10.00 |  1971 Gorham Sterling Silver Christmas Snowflake Tree Decoration Free Shipping US US $38.00 |
 Gorham Sterling Silver CHANTILLY Pattern Salt Spoon Pin Brooch US $24.99 |  Silver Serving Dish Gorham YC1441 US $22.99 |
 Sterling Silver Asparagus Server by Gorham CHANTILLY 1895 Solid Sterling Blade US $199.99 |  Gorham Sterling Silver Match Safe Collector Guide w CD US $125.00 |
 Antique GORHAM Sterling Silver BARONIAL lion pattern LADLE gold wash US $57.95 |  Gorham Versailles Sterling Silver Wedding Cake Knife US $49.99 |
 6 GORHAM VIRGINIANA ART NOUVEAU STERLING SILVER SPOONS US $189.99 |  Rare Gorham Sterling Silver on Styron Salt and Pepper Shakers c1955 US $58.50 |
 Gorham White Paisley Sterling Silver Pie Cake Server US $49.99 |  Gorham Sterling Silver Demitasse Spoon Revere US $32.95 |
 GORHAM STERLING SILVER 3 LIGHT CANDELABRA US $119.00 |  Sterling Silver Grape Shears Scissors Roger Williams Rhode Island Gorham US $85.00 |
 Gorham Sterling Silver Pierced Olive Spoon Chantilly US $62.99 |  Gorham Silver Plate EP Vintage Pedestal Fruit Bowl Serving Large YC 781 US $9.99 |
 Gorham Sterling Silver Brandy Burner Seaweed and Shell US $75.00 |  Gorham Sterling Silver Twas the Night Before Christmas Spoon Santa Box US $21.50 |
 Gorham 272 Sterling Silver Goblets US $3,000.00 |  Gorham Sterling Silver Rondo Bon Bon Spoon Vintage 1951 US $56.00 |
 GORHAM La Scala MASTER BUTTER KNIFE Sterling Silver US $26.00 |  Sterling Silver Spoon Ring Gorham Lancaster size 5 to 7 1 2 1897 US $44.95 |
 ANTIQUE 1908 GORHAM MONTCLAIR STERLING SILVER TEA CADDY SPOON4 1 2 US $30.00 |  GORHAM silver ANTIQUE porringer STERLING Chippendale handle 700 mark christening US $169.00 |
 Gorham Silver Co Antique Sterling Silver Match Safe US $39.00 |  Gorham Buttercup Sterling Silver Serving Spoon LAG US $70.00 |
 Vintage Gorham Sterling Silver Hand Mirror w monogram US $62.00 |  Sterling GORHAM HEART BOWL 638 Ounces Large Silver Pierced Dish 2 US $375.00 |
 STERLING SILVER GORHAM 1977 MOTHER WITH CHILD LIMITED EDITION CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT US $36.51 |  Sterling Silver Spoon Ring Gorham Nightingale size 6 to 8 1 2 1885 US $39.95 |
 Gorham Sterling Silver Buttercup 4 Teaspoons Merry Christmas US $144.99 |  Gorham Sterling Silver 5 Light Candelabra US $212.50 |
 Sterling Silver Spoon Ring Birks Gorham Chantilly size 6 to 8 1 2 1914 US $49.95 |  Sterling Silver Demitasse Spoon by Gorham US $40.00 |
 ANTIQUE VINTAGE GORHAM STERLING SILVER CYMA WORKING TABLE ALARM CLOCK US $135.00 |  GORHAM STERLING SILVER YO YO US $49.99 |
 Gorham Sterling Silver Rondo Pie Cake Server Vintage 1951 US $55.99 |  Sterling Silver Figural Gorham Christmas Souvenir Spoon US $35.00 |
 Gorham Sterling Silver Rondo Antique Sugar Shell Spoon Vintage 1951 US $21.99 |  1980 Gorham Silver Christmas Ornaments Fire Engine Santa Sleigh US $10.51 |
 Gorham Silver Childs Noah Ark Porringer bowl US $12.99 |  Gorham Sterling Silver Knives 1941 42 Camellia Pattern 11 total Gorha 1 US $349.99 |
 Gorham Co Sterling Silver Charger Platter 980z circa1920 Christmas Gift US $310.00 |  Solid Sterling Silver Baby Cup Newport by Gorham nice patina 50 gram weight US $61.00 |
 GORHAM STRASBOURG STERLING SILVER 1138 SHAKERS US $95.99 |  Lots of Sterling silver some scrap most not some Gorham pendant by CL195gms US $154.99 |
 ESPO VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BLISTER PEARL MARCASITE GORHAM SPOON RING LOT US $56.01 |  Sterling Silver Gorham Ladle 18oz Lancaster Rose Goldwash Bowl 1897 US $55.00 |
 Gorham Sterling Silver Candle Holders in Celeste Modern Pattern 1335 Not Scrap US $99.95 |  Gorham LANCASTER Sterling Silver CHEESE SCOOP No Mono US $75.00 |
 BLITHE SPIRIT BY GORHAM STERLING SILVER KNIFE US $49.00 |  NORFOLK GORHAM STERLING SILVER BON BON SUGAR SIFTER SPOON BONBON US $49.99 |
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Gorham 2011 Snowflake Ornament, 42nd Edition List Price: $202.50 Sale Price: $94.03  |
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Gorham Sterling 2011 Snowflake. New in Box with Brochure and Bag. Cooper's has been an authorized dealer since 1971. |
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Gorham Studio 5-Piece Stainless Flatware Set List Price: $58.00 Sale Price: $33.75 Used From: $25.00 |
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A sleek design with a flawless finish and a slightly upturned top feels cool and soft to the touch. Modern simplicity that works with traditional settings too. |
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Rondo "Melody In Silver" Used From: $15.00 |
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Red Bear Copper and Brass Polish Sale Price: $7.95 |
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Cleans, polishes, and protects fine copper and brass. Effortlessly returns them to their original luster with just a soft sponge and water. Works like magic to shine even the most heavily tarnished brass and copper pieces... |
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Twinkle Silver Polish Kit, Gentle Anti-Tarnish Cream, 4.38-Ounce Box (Pack of 12) List Price: $51.91 Sale Price: $42.95 |
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Ideal for silver, chrome, other shiny surfaces. |
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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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Gorham Collegiate Ladies Fine Jersey T-Shirt (Black) |
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Mega Popular Collegiate Text Series by Solid Gold Bomb!Solid Gold Bomb (SGB) is here! These crafty designs are printed on the ever so popular and comfy American Apparel 2102 Womens Fine Jersey Short Sleeve T-Shirt... |
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Gorham Collegiate Fine Jersey T-Shirt (Black) |
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Gorham Collegiate Fine Jersey T-Shirt (Black) by Solid Gold BombSolid Gold Bomb (SGB) is back! Printed on the American Apparel 2001 Fine Jersey Short Sleeve T-Shirt. Made of 100% fine ring-spun combed cotton (Heather Grey contains 10% Polyester), this lightweight fine jersey is exceptionally smooth and tight-knit, making it just as opaque as a much heavier fabric but smooth on the skin... |
