Gorham Sterling Silver Pierced Nut or Bon Bon Dish, Monogrammed “EAO”
Gorham Sterling Silver Pierced Nut or Bon Bon Dish, Monogrammed “EAO”
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Item Title: Gorham Sterling Silver Pierced Nut or Bon Bon Dish, Monogrammed “EAO”
Additional Description:
A refined set of six American sterling silver serving dishes by Gorham, each in an elegant oval form with pierced sides and a richly detailed Rococo Revival border featuring shells, scrolls, and foliate ornament. The interiors are monogrammed “EAO” in a delicate script, adding a personalized, estate-quality charm. The undersides are stamped STERLING and carry the classic Gorham lion-anchor-G hallmark, along with pattern/model number A4780, confirming the maker and design. These petite dishes were traditionally used for nuts, mints, bon bons, or small sweets at formal place settings.
Era:
Early to mid-20th century.
History:
The Gorham Manufacturing Company was one of the most prestigious American silversmiths, supplying fine tablewares to both private households and institutions. Their pierced nut and bon bon dishes were especially popular in the late Victorian through early 20th-century dining tradition, when multi-course meals included small individual servings of sweets or nuts. The ornate Rococo-inspired styling reflects a continued fascination with 18th-century European decorative motifs adapted for American taste.
Provenance:
American, Gorham Manufacturing Company.
Materials:
Sterling silver.
Dimensions:
Approx. 4 in. long each (typical for this Gorham model). Exact measurements to be confirmed.
Disclaimers/Condition:
Each dish is monogrammed “EAO.” Light surface scratching and minor wear consistent with age and use. Some subtle polishing wear may be present, particularly on raised edges. No major dents or structural issues observed, though minor variations between pieces are typical in hand-finished sterling.
Item Title: Gorham Sterling Silver Pierced Nut or Bon Bon Dish, Monogrammed “EAO”
Additional Description:
A refined set of six American sterling silver serving dishes by Gorham, each in an elegant oval form with pierced sides and a richly detailed Rococo Revival border featuring shells, scrolls, and foliate ornament. The interiors are monogrammed “EAO” in a delicate script, adding a personalized, estate-quality charm. The undersides are stamped STERLING and carry the classic Gorham lion-anchor-G hallmark, along with pattern/model number A4780, confirming the maker and design. These petite dishes were traditionally used for nuts, mints, bon bons, or small sweets at formal place settings.
Era:
Early to mid-20th century.
History:
The Gorham Manufacturing Company was one of the most prestigious American silversmiths, supplying fine tablewares to both private households and institutions. Their pierced nut and bon bon dishes were especially popular in the late Victorian through early 20th-century dining tradition, when multi-course meals included small individual servings of sweets or nuts. The ornate Rococo-inspired styling reflects a continued fascination with 18th-century European decorative motifs adapted for American taste.
Provenance:
American, Gorham Manufacturing Company.
Materials:
Sterling silver.
Dimensions:
Approx. 4 in. long each (typical for this Gorham model). Exact measurements to be confirmed.
Disclaimers/Condition:
Each dish is monogrammed “EAO.” Light surface scratching and minor wear consistent with age and use. Some subtle polishing wear may be present, particularly on raised edges. No major dents or structural issues observed, though minor variations between pieces are typical in hand-finished sterling.