Super Gorham Sterling Silver Aesthetic Japanesque Cup

Being offered is a fine circa 1872 sterling silver cup by Gorham, of Providence, RI, in the aesthetic - Japanesque taste, the globular body with an applied die rolled border that includes trees, birds, a robed man, and more, with an exotic applied handle, all on a raised pedestal base that also has an aesthetic die rolled border. No monogram. Weight shy of 7 ozs. Dimensions 3 3/4 inches high by 5 inches across body and handle. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition.

This is the perfect object for a desk for pencils, pens, etc, for a dresser or in the bathroom, etc. -- think creatively!

$975