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Need to Identify Hallmark ? Gorham

Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2012 2:17 pm
by jrklein
I have a silver punch bowl and would like to identify the hallmark, Not certain how to upload the photo.
Any help appreciated.
Thanks
JRK

Re: Need to Identify Hallmark ? Gorham

Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2012 2:23 pm
by dognose
Hi,

Welcome to the Forum.

This should help:

How to Add Images

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http://www.tinypic.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; is recommended. Embedded images get a far greater response than just posting links.

Remember to use the 'preview' button before submitting.

Trev.

Re: Need to Identify Hallmark ? Gorham

Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2012 4:17 pm
by jrklein
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here is the image of the Hallmark Thank you

Re: Need to Identify Hallmark ? Gorham

Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2012 6:11 pm
by dognose
Hi,

That is indeed Gorham's mark.

See: http://www.925-1000.com/Gorham_Date_Code.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Trev.

Re: Need to Identify Hallmark ? Gorham

Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2012 7:08 pm
by jrklein
Trev, Thank you, The bowl is marked sterling, but when I go to polish it, it just does not want to polish like normal silver, has a metallic cast to it, yellowish, almost like plated, I
Do you have knowledge as to whether there is something different about the silver of this period from this manufacturer, or one has to clean it differently.
Is there a good site for appraisal of Gorham silver
Thanks
JK

Re: Need to Identify Hallmark ? Gorham

Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 1:53 am
by dognose
Hi JK,
Is there a good site for appraisal of Gorham silver
You're already here. Let's see some images of the piece, but remember to crop your photos.

http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic ... 38&t=18781" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Trev.

Re: Need to Identify Hallmark ? Gorham

Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 1:06 pm
by jrklein
it is 15 inch bowl and with handles 21 inches, and 11 inches high
says 1897 to 1911 probably comemorating an anniversary
What bothers me is can't seem to really get a good polish on it. always seems to have a yellowish cast.
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thanks

Re: Need to Identify Hallmark ? Gorham

Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 1:09 pm
by jrklein
1 more photos
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thanks JK

Re: Need to Identify Hallmark ? Gorham

Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 4:30 pm
by silverly
The ladle looks like Gorham's 1905 pattern Old French. However, it may have another name because of the engraving. Sometimes that makes a difference with manufacturers.

Re: Need to Identify Hallmark ? Gorham

Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2012 8:40 pm
by jrklein
Any idea (admin edit - see Posting Requirements )