Makers & Designers

Strauss & Co’s decorative arts department has handled a worldly list of makers and designers specialising in furniture making, jewellery, silver, glass, porcelain and other artisanal trades.

Strauss & Co’s decorative arts department has handled a worldly list of makers and designers specialising in furniture making, jewellery, silver, glass, porcelain and other artisanal trades. This searchable database lists prominent makers and designers sold by Strauss & Co, including René Lalique, Gio Ponti, Patrick Mavros, as well as coveted houses like The Barnards and Tiffany & Co.


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Gorham Manufacturing Company

Birmingham, England & Rhode Island, USA 

Gorham Silver, founded in 1831 by Jabez Gorham and Henry L. Webster in Providence, Rhode Island, initially focused on crafting spoons and small silver items. After Jabez's retirement in 1847, his son, John Gorham, expanded the company, introducing mechanized production and traveling to Europe to learn from skilled craftsmen. In 1865, the company became the Gorham Manufacturing Company. Known for its innovation and design, Gorham produced iconic silverware, including the famous Chantilly pattern. The company grew through acquisitions, including Kerr & Co. in 1906 and Whiting Manufacturing Company in 1924. In the 20th century, it underwent several ownership changes, including a purchase by Textron in 1967 and later by Dansk and Brown-Forman. Today, Gorham operates under the Lenox Corporation following its acquisition in 2005.

7 lots offered      71.43% sold      ZAR 79 432
 

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Six Edward VII silver Strasbourg pattern teaspoons, Gorham Manufacturing & Co, Birmingham, 1904
2 Apr 2025
Starting at ZAR 1 000
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An American Gorham five-piece silver tea and coffee service, 1941-
11 Apr 2021
Sold for ZAR 23 450
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
An American silver 'Epic' pattern flatware service, Gorham, Sterling, post 1941
17 Sep 2018
Sold for ZAR 29 313
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
An assembled part set of American 'King Edward' pattern silver flatware, Gorham, 1875-1936
5 Mar 2018
Sold for ZAR 20 463
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
A George V silver hot water jug, Gorham Manufacturing Co, Birmingham, 1921
18 Sep 2017
Sold for ZAR 4 684
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
An American silver Morning Glory pierced serving spoon, Gorham, late 19th century
6 Feb 2017
Sold for ZAR 1 523
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
An assembled set of American silver 'Kings' pattern flatware, Gorham, with import marks for Birmingham, 1904-1905
8 Oct 2012
ZAR 24 000 - 30 000
 

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