- FEATURED REFINEMENTS : Sterling Silver Service for 8
- MAKER : Gorham
- COMPOSITION : Sterling Silver
- AGE : 1850-1899
- BRAND : Gorham
- PATTERN : Mythologique
- TYPE : Flatware - Sets
The
Mythologique pattern was designed by Antoine Heller, a French
silversmith trained under the influence of the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in
the studio of Jean-Leon Gerome. Joining Gorham in 1881 after a brief
stint at Tiffany Co., Heller served as the companys chief designer
until his death in 1904, and led the company in adopting the academic
style that harkened back to ancient Greek and Roman traditions. He was
especially known for the precision with which he executed the steel dies
that would be used for the drop presses. This talent was remarked upon
with envy by several French critics and journals including La France,
who lauded, M. Heller is at once an inspired artist, having the gift of
style, of grace and of elegance and a workman possessing a skill
without a rival a hand for which no obstacle exists. Notice how are
modeled, posed, and if I dare so to speak harmonized the mythological
personages of these spoons, engraved in relief upon squares of steel. It
is perfection.?
Each
example of Mythologique flatware was decorated with one of 24
intricately wrought mythological figures and scenes, surrounded by
classical ornamentation.
Rare Dinner Size Mythologique by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 74 pieces. This set includes:
Includes BONUS brand new storage chest.
Excellent
condition, with varying monograms on the reverse. This
set will be hand polished and sealed in individual plastic sleeves prior
to
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