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American Rococo Revival 'Strasbourg' Sterling Silver Flatware Service by Gorham (cased)

By: Gorham Manufacturing Co.

Style: Rococo Revival table silver

Origin: United States (Providence, Rhode Island)

Materials: Sterling silver (.925) for most pieces; stainless or plated knife blades with hollow sterling handles; wood and velvet-lined storage chest

Age: Circa 1940–1960 (pattern introduced 1897; this set likely mid-20th century production)

Condition: Very good (light surface scratches and tarnish from use; pattern remains crisp; storage chest shows wear; not officially graded)

Value: $1,800–$3,500 at auction (set/lot, depending on total piece count and silver weight; case adds modest value)

Maker's Marks / Writing: Stamped 'Gorham Sterling' and 'Strasbourg' on various pieces; some pieces may also bear Gorham’s lion-anchor-G hallmark (not fully visible in photos).

Date: 2025-10-19 04:07:15.019016

Description:

Large cased sterling silver flatware service in Gorham’s 'Strasbourg' pattern, featuring scrolling rococo shells and C-scrolls. Service appears to be for approximately twelve place settings with numerous serving pieces; knives with stainless blades and hollow sterling handles, housed in a fitted two-tier wooden canteen lined in burgundy velvet.

Curator Questions

Curated by Jade

Assessment:

This is a genuine Gorham 'Strasbourg' pattern service, a classic American sterling design first issued in 1897 and long produced due to its popularity. The crisp shell and scroll cartouches, the Gorham STERLING stamp, and the 'Strasbourg' pattern name on the backs confirm identification. The set shows honest use with light abrasions and some tarnish; the fitted chest is worn but functional. A word about fakes.. sterling flatware is sometimes reproduced or mis-marked; however, Gorham’s struck 'Gorham Sterling' and 'Strasbourg' marks, the quality of die work, and the expected construction (stainless blades/hollow handles) support authenticity for mid-20th-century manufacture.

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Provenance:

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Condition:

Very good (light surface scratches and tarnish from use; pattern remains crisp; storage chest shows wear; not officially graded)

Identification Score: 98%

Pattern name 'Strasbourg' and 'Gorham Sterling' marks are clearly visible; decoration, handle profile, and serving-piece forms match reference examples.

Authenticity Score: 80%

Consistent Gorham markings and quality; wear and patina appropriate to age; construction typical (stainless blades, hollow handles). While fakes exist, nothing here raises concern beyond normal mid-century production variations.

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Keywords

Gorham, Strasbourg, sterling silver flatware, Rococo Revival, American silver, Providence, table service, cased canteen

Report ID:  : z77n58

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