Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

June 17, 2023: Premier Americana – Day Two

Sat, Jun 17, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 2439

GORHAM & CO. COIN SILVER OPEN SALTS, PAIR

Estimate: $100 - $150

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

GORHAM & CO. COIN SILVER OPEN SALTS, PAIR, each having a round-form well with flared rim, sides featuring repousse, chased, and engraved floral garland decoration, scrolled frame surrounding engraved "PSJ" initials, raised on a round pedestal-type foot. Each impressed to base with the three Gorham pseudo hallmarks utilized c. 1855 to 1860 above "COIN". Total weight: 2.395 ozt. Gorham & Co., Providence, RI. Mid 19th century. Each 2 3/8" D rim, 1 5/8" HOA.

Condition

Very good overall condition with some wear, surface scratches, and nicks, minor worn spots to raised and engraved decoration, possibly one or a few minor/small dents; one with rim slightly out of round.

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Jones family, Crewe, VA, purportedly buried during the Civil War to save, according to consignor.