UsedLikeNew : Excellent condition
Cairo by Gorham
Among the most exciting and innovative periods in American silversmithing are the years between 1867 and 1887, a period of creativity in form inspired by the influence of the Aesthetic design movement and the growing interest in all things Japanese that permeated the American consciousness in the late 19th century.
Offered here is a superb Gorham sterling and mixed metal trophy in the pattern "Cairo" with aesthetic applied elements. It is adorned with a large finely detailed applied Japanesque fish and applied seashell.
It is made of sterling with inlaid gold, copper, and other metals with applied copper handles. Cairo displays a rare technique of mixed metals on silver, a centuries old technique employed by Japanese sword makers. Because mixed-metal applications were prohibited by European assay laws, Gorham gained an edge over the French and English silversmiths at that time.
Some of the engraving reads "Members Challenge Cup, Class B Sailing, To Be Won Three Times" and is dated 1889.
It is stamped with Gorham's hallmark, "Sterling Other Metals Y55", and date letter "P" for 1883. The piece measures 5 1/4" tall, 5 1/2" wide, and it weighs 10.9 ozt.
It is in very fine condition. Museum quality.
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- BRAND : Gorham
- PATTERN : Cairo
- TYPE : Trophy
- COMPOSITION : Sterling Silver
- STYLE : Aesthetic Movement
- MAKER : Gorham
- AGE : 1850-1899
Cairo by Gorham
Among the most exciting and innovative periods in American silversmithing are the years between 1867 and 1887, a period of creativity in form inspired by the influence of the Aesthetic design movement and the growing interest in all things Japanese that permeated the American consciousness in the late 19th century.
Offered here is a superb Gorham sterling and mixed metal trophy in the pattern "Cairo" with aesthetic applied elements. It is adorned with a large finely detailed applied Japanesque fish and applied seashell.
It is made of sterling with inlaid gold, copper, and other metals with applied copper handles. Cairo displays a rare technique of mixed metals on silver, a centuries old technique employed by Japanese sword makers. Because mixed-metal applications were prohibited by European assay laws, Gorham gained an edge over the French and English silversmiths at that time.
Some of the engraving reads "Members Challenge Cup, Class B Sailing, To Be Won Three Times" and is dated 1889.
It is stamped with Gorham's hallmark, "Sterling Other Metals Y55", and date letter "P" for 1883. The piece measures 5 1/4" tall, 5 1/2" wide, and it weighs 10.9 ozt.
It is in very fine condition. Museum quality.
SKU#0051.
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed!
Listed with ExportYourStore.com
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