Need to Identify Hallmark ? Gorham

[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

[dognose]

Hi,

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Trev.

[jrklein]

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here is the image of the Hallmark Thank you

[dognose]

Hi,

That is indeed Gorham's mark.

See: http://www.925-1000.com/Gorham_Date_Code.html

Trev.

[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

[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.

viewtopic.php?f=38&t=18781

Trev.

[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.




thanks

[jrklein]

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thanks JK

[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.

[jrklein]

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