Antique Set of 12 Gorham Sterling Silver Pierced Bouillon Cup Holders with Lenox Porcelain Liners

Made in America 1900-1920.

Each Assembled Approximately 2 1/2" High x 5" Wide Handle to Handle x 4 1/4" Diameter.

The twelve Lenox porcelain inserts exhibit slight variations in height. Ranging from 2" to 2 1/8". These minor variations may be attributable to manufacturing tolerances or different production batches.

Silver Weight Approximately 650 Grams Total for All 12 Sterling Silver Holders, excluding porcelain inserts.

Elegant complete service of twelve American Gorham pierced sterling silver bouillon cup holders accompanied by twelve removable Lenox ivory fine porcelain liners with gilt rims.

The ornate openwork silver holders feature foliate decoration, scrolling double handles and raised circular bases, creating a refined presentation for soup or bouillon at a formal table.

The holders are stamped STERLING with a maker's hallmark consistent with Gorham and a model number believed to correspond to A5547.

The porcelain inserts bear the Lenox green wreath backstamp. American manufacture; early twentieth century in style.

Excellent antique condition. All twelve Lenox porcelain inserts are free of chips, cracks and repairs. The sterling holders have no reported dents, breaks or repairs. Six of the twelve holders are engraved with the letter “B”; the other six are unmonogrammed. A couple of holders show slight silver tarnishing consistent with age and use. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.