Gorham Mfg. Co.

Mixed metal and sterling silver bowl made by Gorham.

• Curved sides with allover spot hammering and gilt-washed interior.
• Applied copper and silver ornament: Rim overhung with fruiting and leafing branch mounted to exterior with exploratory fly, and opposite, a bonsai branch.
• On side are cattails rooted in granulated soil with perched cranes as well as a dragonfly and butterfly.
• Three splayed supports.
• Fully marked with maker’s stamp, date letter, no. 1725 and phrase “Sterling & Other Metals.”