$400
Gorham (American, founded 1831). Collection of two sterling silver baskets comprising of one with folding reeded arched handle above basket with beaded border above pierced body with scrolled foliate motif raised on an oval foot surmounting an integral rectangular plinth, basket containing removable cut cranberry glass liner, marked on bottom with maker's marks for Gorham with lion, anchor and G above "STERLING A4935", also marked with "BIGELOW, KENNARD & CO." for Boston retailer; and a handled basket with shaped flared bowl with engraved scrolled foliate border at top with floral swags, engraved with monogrammed "P", bottom with circa 1980s Gorham maker's mark above "STERLING" and "A5155". Cranberry lined basket approximate height (to top of handle when raised) 7.5", width 6.75", depth 4.75". Other handled basket approximate height 3.125", width 7.75", depth 4.5". Cranberry basket approximate weight (with liner removed) 7.70 troy ounces. Other basket approximate weight 10.24 troy ounces.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2015-10-17
