Corinthian sugar sifter Gorham engraved 1872 old marks in sterling silver

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Corinthian sugar sifter Gorham engraved 1872 old marks in sterling silver:
$148.99

Offeredfor sale by Caspar’s Place is abeautifully hand pierced sterling silver sugar sifter ladle in “Corinthian”introduced in 1872 by Gorham. The sifterwas designed by George Wilkinson. Thislovely sugar sifter is intended to be used to sprinkle powdered sugar on dishes.

Thesugar sifter is marked with Gorham’s trio of pseudohallmarks; “PAT.11;” and“STERLING.” This specific version oftheir trio of marks is consistent with that used during the last quarter of the19th century.

Thesugar sifter is engraved on the back of the handle with “1822-1872” -presumably to honor either a fiftieth birthday or a fiftieth anniversary. There is an elaborate cursive monogram on thefront of the handle. The sifter is in goodestate condition, althoughit needs a very thorough polishing. Apart from that, it hasthe patina of old tarnish and fine scratches to beexpected with age and use. The piece’sprice reflects its condition. This fabuloussugar sifter will make a lovely addition to any silver collection.

Thesugar sifter weighs approximately 0.950 troy ounces. It is roughly 6” long and 1.875” wide acrossthe bowl.

Gorham Silverwas highly influential during the heyday ofAmerican silver manufacturing, approximately 1850 to 1940. The company was founded by Jabez Gorham, amaster craftsman working in Providence, Rhode Island. Jabez was born in 1792, and at age 14 hebegan a seven year apprenticeship to Nehemiah Dodge. Circa 1815 he entered into the first of manypartnerships as a master silversmith and jeweler. In 1831 he partnered with Henry L. Webster tobegin the manufacture of silver spoons, Gorham’s first venture into silvertableware.

When Jabez\'s son, John, joined thefirm in 1841, the name was changed to Jabez Gorham & Son. The next year a tariff was passed whicheffectively blocked the importation of silverware into the United States. This provided impetus to the American silverindustry, something of which John Gorham took full advantage. Under his influence Gorham was the firstAmerican company to introduce factory methods to augment hand craftsmanship inproduction of silverware.

In 1865 a charter was granted by theRhode Island legislature in the name “GorhamManufacturing Company.” In 1868 Gorhamabandoned the coin silver standard (900/1000) prevalent in the U.S. and adoptedEngland’s sterling standard of 925/1000. Also in 1868 Gorham adopted its famoustrademark (a lion, an anchor and a capital “G”) for use on all sterlingarticles. In 1890 Gorham relocated to afactory in Providence, Rhode Island.

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