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Suffolk, UK
LoveAntiques Dealersince Mar 2020Approved item822 sales by dealer
Gorham Sterling Silver Rocking Desk Blotter
REF: K1655 / LA543239
£165
€190
$227
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Description
A superb Sterling silver rocking desk blotter. The superb repoussé design features flowers and leaves. The baluster shaped handle has the original engraved initials and unscrews to allow the blotting paper to be replaced. The blotter body is shaped fruit wood.
Gorham Manufacturing Co. were a hugely important name in American silver, often supplying high quality items for Tiffany & Co and with an outlet in the UK. A wonderful antique piece with a practical use.
measurements
Height:
4.7 cm
Width:
12.7 cm
Depth:
7 cm
declaration
Jeff Sims Antiques has clarified that the Gorham Sterling Silver Rocking Desk Blotter (LA543239) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1890
condition
Excellent, with no dents, splits or losses
additional info
Material:
Origin:
Artisan:
Date of Manufacture:
c.1890
location
This Gorham Sterling Silver Rocking Desk Blotter is located in Suffolk, United Kingdom
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