Gorham sample martele style tea caddy
Gorham sterling special order figural tea caddy cherubs
 

T3930 Gorham Sterling Tea Caddy 1893

A rare Gorham tea caddy with a special sample hallmarked number on the base manufactured in 1893, the year of the Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The body is chased with cherubs and flowers and the finial is an applied cherub head. The interior is gold washed. The chasing and style is similar to the Martele series manufactured by Gorham. In addition to the chasing there is a layer of hand engraving on the surface giving the decoration an additional dimension.

Weight: 8.25 troy oz. Height: 4 1/4"

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