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A FIVE PIECE GORHAM CIRCA '70 PATTERN SILVER AND EBONIZED WOOD MODERNIST TEA AND COFFEE SERVICE WITH TRAY, DESIGNED BY DONALD COLFLESH
Gorham Manufacturing Co., Providence, Rhode Island, circa 1966-1967
Marks: Gorham, (lion-anchor-G), STERLING, 1462, 6 (in hexagon), 2 3/4 PINT
11-3/4 inches high (29.8 cm) (coffee pot)
234.06 troy ounces (including non-silver material)

From The Lauren Stanley Silver Collection

The service comprising a teapot, coffee pot, creamer, covered sugar and handled tray, each piece of elongated tapering form to a bulbous bottom, angular ebonized and silver handles, conforming inset lids with tapering wood finial and reeded silver mount, raised on conforming foot, the circular tray with inverted rim, inset black Formica to center, open triangular handles.


More information about Gorham Manufacturing Co.. See also: Gorham Manufacturing Company Artist.

Condition Report*: Some scratching to tray indicative of use, light wear to stain of ebonized wood, general wear commensurate with age, presents nicely overall.
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Auction Info

Auction Dates
May, 2014
8th-10th Thursday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 3
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