Vintage 1973 Gorham Sterling Silver Snowflake Christmas Ornament
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:4558159 | Featured Refinements: Sterling Silver |
| Theme: Snowflakes | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
| Year: 1973 | Material: Silver |
| Brand: Gorham |
Here is one of the famous Gorham annual Silver Snowflakes -- this one is from 1973. It is marked with hallmarks plus "Gorham Sterling, Christmas 1973". It comes with its original Pacific Silvercloth pouch.
It measures about 3 1/4" point-to-point.
Condition is unused, as pictured.
I am always happy to combine shipping.
Some info from the Gorham website:
History
Jabez Gorham founded the Gorham Manufacturing Company in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1...831. In addition to sterling silver spoons, the company produced thimbles, jewelry, combs and other small items.
It was Gorham’s son John who expanded the family business by recruiting designers and craftsmen from the finest houses in Europe. He soon landed a lucrative contract to manufacture all the silverware sold at Tiffany & Co.
The enterprise eventually moved to Fifth Avenue in New York City, into a building designed by the famous architect Stanford White. Gorham’s reputation for quality led to its becoming one of the largest and most respected sterling silver manufacturers in the world.
Gorham pieces are on display in museums around the country.
The First Snowflake
Richard Maiella conceived and crafted the first snowflake in 1970. The multifaceted ornament was not only lovely, but it was designed to shimmer as it reflected Christmas tree lights.
It measures about 3 1/4" point-to-point.
Condition is unused, as pictured.
I am always happy to combine shipping.
Some info from the Gorham website:
History
Jabez Gorham founded the Gorham Manufacturing Company in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1...831. In addition to sterling silver spoons, the company produced thimbles, jewelry, combs and other small items.
It was Gorham’s son John who expanded the family business by recruiting designers and craftsmen from the finest houses in Europe. He soon landed a lucrative contract to manufacture all the silverware sold at Tiffany & Co.
The enterprise eventually moved to Fifth Avenue in New York City, into a building designed by the famous architect Stanford White. Gorham’s reputation for quality led to its becoming one of the largest and most respected sterling silver manufacturers in the world.
Gorham pieces are on display in museums around the country.
The First Snowflake
Richard Maiella conceived and crafted the first snowflake in 1970. The multifaceted ornament was not only lovely, but it was designed to shimmer as it reflected Christmas tree lights.
