Maker's mark comparison reference

Gorham Mfg. Co. maker's marks

Compare 3 source-linked mark variants recorded under Gorham Mfg. Co.. These are reconstructions for comparison, not source photographs or authentication evidence.

Source location statements
Providence, RI
Source date statements
1865 to Present · Mark used on Brass, Copper, Iron (last quarter 19th century) and Silverplate (20th century) · mark on modernist pieces designed by, the Danish smith, Erik Magnussen from 1925 to 1929

Mark variant 1

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

Source-recorded mark text: lion, anchor, G

The three upper punches remain ordered lion, anchor, and ornate G, with STERLING on the line below.

Low confidence comparison reconstruction.

Mark variant 2

Gorham Mfg. Co.: anchor, Gorham; line reconstruction.
Line reconstruction
Gorham Mfg. Co.: anchor, Gorham; oxidized reconstruction.
AI-assisted oxidized reconstruction

Source-recorded mark text: anchor, Gorham

A shielded anchor is retained above the GORHAM CO. inscription.

Low confidence comparison reconstruction.

Mark variant 3

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

Source-recorded mark text: EM, lion anchor G

The full source stack is retained as the joined EM monogram, 14021, STERLING, lion-anchor-G, and GORHAM.

Low confidence comparison reconstruction.

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