Antique 1900 Indian Head Gorham Sterling Silver Repoussé Match Safe B2507 - $1,950 - (Fredericksburg, VA)

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE This stunning Gorham sterling silver match safe is from the Victorian era, 1890-1905. The beautiful repoussé depicts an Indian chief full face with feather headdress, hammers, shields, arrowheads and related dress and decorations. The Catalog Number of B2507 is visible on the reverse of this match safe. The Gorham Manufacturing Company is one of the largest American manufacturers of sterling and silverplate. It was founded in Providence, Rhode Island in the year of 1831 by Jabez Gorham, a master craftsman in partnership with Henry L. Webster. The firm products were silver spoons of coin silver, combs, jewelry, thimbles, and later larger sterling and silver-plate. This elegant fine match safe is in excellent condition with no scratches or engravings and a top that opens and closes tight. The old Gorham trademark logos such as the Lion, the Anchor, and the letter "G" are seen on the reverse part of the match safe. The striker is conveniently situated on the bottom. It measures 70 mm x 40 mm x 10 mm and weighs 34.83 grams.

Posted in Fredericksburg, VA, Antiques
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