Maker's mark comparison reference

Gorham & Co. maker's marks

Compare 2 source-linked mark variants recorded under Gorham & Co.. These are reconstructions for comparison, not source photographs or authentication evidence.

Source location statements
Providence, RI
Source date statements
Active c1852 - 1865. predecessors to Gorham Mfg. Co.

Mark variant 1

Gorham & Co.: Gorham & Co; line reconstruction.
Line reconstruction
Gorham & Co.: Gorham & Co; oxidized reconstruction.
AI-assisted oxidized reconstruction

Source-recorded mark text: Gorham & Co.

The script Gorham & Co. inscription and shaped horizontal cartouche are retained.

Low confidence comparison reconstruction.

Mark variant 2

Gorham & Co.: lion, anchor, G; line reconstruction.
Line reconstruction
Gorham & Co.: lion, anchor, G; oxidized reconstruction.
AI-assisted oxidized reconstruction

Source-recorded mark text: lion, anchor, G

Three separate upper punches remain in source order as a left-facing lion, anchor, and G, with COIN below.

Low confidence comparison reconstruction.

Market evidence for Gorham & Co.

0.68–0.82× melt — the middle half of observed sold-price-to-silver-value ratios, from 8 weighable lots across 7 auction houses. Each lot uses the silver reference at its sale date.

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