A Gorham Mfg. Co. Silver Oyster Tureen, Providence, Rhode Island, circa 1870 Marks: (lion-anchor-G), 70 7-3/4 x 11-1/4 x 7-5/8 inches (19.7 x 28.6 x 19.4 cm) 1650 grams The silver oyster tureen, with four stylized acanthus legs, and swan-in-crown finial to cover. I love oysters! So, when I discovered that my new tureen was made specifically for serving oysters, I was delighted. The Gorham Archives has a picture of this model that confirms its original purpose. CV HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

Attractive appearance and condition, with scattered pin dints throughout, and minute gouges to edge of cover; overall wear indicative of age and moderate use.
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