Metals
Thomas Charles Fletcher (Manufacturer)
Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Manufacturer)
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
Providence, Rhode Island, United States, North America
1830-1840
Silver
Wrought, Cast, Spun, Engraved
2014.0017.004 A, B
Object Number2014.0017.004 A, B |
Sugar bowl
Metals
Gift of Mrs. Freida Herrschoff
Thomas Charles Fletcher (Manufacturer)
April 3, 1787-November 14, 1866
Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Manufacturer)
The Gorham Manufacturing Corporation had several different names during its history.
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
The bowl was made in Philadelphia.
Providence, Rhode Island, United States, North America
The lid is a replacement made by Gorham Manufacturing Corporation, probably in Rhode Island, but possibly in New York.
1830-1840
1. Mark; Underside, on body; "T. FLETCHER / PHILAD." in a pointed oval, stamped
2. Inscription; Body, proper right side; Interlaced script initials: "EDLH", engraved
3. Inscription; Underside, on foot rim; "Z.E.L.", engraved
4. Inscription; Underside, on base; "963" scratched
Silver
Wrought, Cast, Spun, Engraved
9 (H) , 9.5 (W) , 5.875 (Diam) , 33.9 (Weight)
22.86 (H) , 24.13 (W) , 14.922 (Diam) , 962 (Weight)
Diameter given is of base. The weight of the body is 835 grams; the lid is 126 grams.
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