Antique Sterling Silver Gorham Pitcher - On Sale Now

NEW YORK - Nov. 29, 2016 - PRLog -- Rare Gorham Aesthetic Sterling Silver Pitcher with Elephant Handle (http://www.nelsonandnelsonantiques.com/items/1347551/enlargement1347551nelson.html)

Sale Price: $13,000.00
2016 Holiday Sale
Listed Price $20,000.00 - A FULL $7,000 Off list price!

Rare Aesthetic sterling silver pitcher. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1880.

Quadrilateral with small corner lip spout. Corner handle is elephant head and trunk with ear mounts. At base chased ornament. Reeded rim. Butler finish.

Interior lightly gilt. A wonderful experimental piece that mixes naturalistic and stylized decoration.

Gorham made only a few pieces with the elephant head and this is one of them. Hallmark includes date letter and no. 1020. Condition: Minor unevenness to butler finish.

Fine detail and definition.

Dimensions: H 7 7/8 x W 7 x D 3 1/2 in. Weight: 24.2 troy ounces. Ask for item number -

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