$225
Gorham (American (Rhode Island), founded 1831), circa 1886. A sterling silver and copper wine bottle coaster of round form with secured hammered copper liner surmounted by a short wall formed by a band of openwork rings, with a wide flat saucer rim decorated with a pierced ring of repousse roses, lilies, and other flowers amid leaves and surrounded by a scalloped band. Interior of foot marked with maker's mark used during the final quarter of the 19th century, also "STERLING", "75", and with a gothic cross within a square cartouche indicating date of production as 1886. Approximate overall diameter 6.25", diameter of opening 3.875", height 1.25". Total approximate weight 5.5 troy ounces.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2016-04-30
