Bowl
Decorative Arts and Design
MEDIUM
Silver
DATES
1925
DIMENSIONS
2 3/8 x 9 x 9 in. (6.0 x 22.9 x 22.9 cm) (show scale)
MARKINGS
Impressed on underside: "GORHAM / [winged creature] / STERLING / 7125 / [winged foot of Mercury]"
INSCRIPTIONS
Engraved inscription on underside near mark written in cursive but illegible and some of the words are crossed out; should be examined under magnification.
COLLECTIONS
Decorative Arts and Design
ACCESSION NUMBER
2000.6.4
CREDIT LINE
Gift in memory of Harry and Marian R. Lipton presented on behalf of their great-grandchildren, Elissa H. Samet, Brandon R. Derringer, Jeremy A. Derringer, and Justin M. Derringer
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Round silver bowl with lightly hammered surface; flat bottom; bulging sides are sectioned into rounded scallops; flat top edge.
Condition: Good; tarnished.
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
CAPTION
Gorham Manufacturing Company (1865â1961). Bowl, 1925. Silver, 2 3/8 x 9 x 9 in. (6.0 x 22.9 x 22.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift in memory of Harry and Marian R. Lipton presented on behalf of their great-grandchildren, Elissa H. Samet, Brandon R. Derringer, Jeremy A. Derringer, and Justin M. Derringer, 2000.6.4. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2000.6.4.jpg)
IMAGE
overall, 2000.6.4.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2004
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