This Gorham mixed metal tea is a stunning piece of antique mixed metals sterling silver hollowware. With its intricate design of a wheat stack, butterflies,Audubon style bird and other smaller birds, it is a true collector's item. Made from sterling silver (.925) and copper, it dates back to the late 19th century (1850-1899) and is in excellent condition
Patina on this piece is one of its best assets and it appears to the product of several decades or even a century or more in the making. Has a pretty coppery reddish tone
Weight is: 1082 grams or 34.79 troy ounces.
Height is: 7.6" Tall
Measure across to spout 7.9"
Overall condition is a 6 out of 10, but where it counts in the artistic silver areas of the piece, the condition is close to a 10 out of 10.
Price discounted greatly due to condition. Would normally be $3,500 if was excellent condition. Piece still looks awesome and will present well.
The haystack is a very rare and highly coveted theme in Gorham Copper and Mixed Metal Hollowware.
If you are a collector of mixed metals pieces, this will make a superb addition to your collection and will certainly be a crown jewel of your items that have a copper base with sterling embellishments.