19thC Mirror Sterling, date? maker?

[AndyThames]

Hi all, first post,
a nice old silver mirror , i presume American, as its marked Sterling. Any help on age and maker.
Thanks Andy
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[silverport]

»Gorham« 1897

Hello Andy

Welcome to the Forum.

Please look here:

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

The maker's mark isn't struck complete - it is the maker's mark of »Gorham ...«.

The »trident« is the 1897 production date mark of »Gorham«.

Kind regards silverport

[AndyThames]

Wow ! Thanks silverport, that was quick.
If i can return the favour with id on a piece of glass, visit http://www.glassmessages.com/

Once again , many thanks, i will do a bit of googling to find out a bit more,
Cheers
Andy