A GORHAM SILVER AND PATINATED IRON TEAPOT ON STAND . Gorham Manufacturing Co., Providence, Rhode Island, 1883. Marks: (ancho... (Total: 2 )

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A GORHAM SILVER AND PATINATED IRON TEAPOT ON STAND
Gorham Manufacturing Co., Providence, Rhode Island, 1883
Marks: (anchor), GORHAM CO., W, 20, P, STERLING & IRON
6-3/4 inches high (17.1 cm) (on stand, handle down)

The patinated iron teapot of ovoid-form with applied silver decoration of a male and female figure in Japanese attire, an open fan to opposite side, with moveable U-form handle attached to body with loops, lid with stylized chased leaves and flowers below the silver finial, tapering cylindrical spout, tripartite stand with silver butterflies and fly, iron ring supports silver burner with sterling and Gorham marks.

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