A stunning vintage sterling silver jigger by Newport Gorham. This lovely measure was a product name and product line by Gorham and features etched ounce markers for 1 oz, 2 oz, 3 oz and 4 oz. This sterling jigger has a magical feel to it.
A little about this maker: Jabez Gorham started Gorham silver in 1831 in a shop on Steeple Street in Providence, Rhode Island. Born to a family of eight, he was apprenticed to New England silver patriarch Nehemiah Dodge at a very early age. Dodge is known as one of the founders of the silver and jewelry crafts industry in 18th century New England. After his seven-year apprenticeship with Dodge, Jabez formed his own business and quickly established a name for himself. For more than 150 years Gorham Silver has been known as one of the preeminent silversmith companies in the world and well-known for their vintage barware items including this stoplight jigger.
Measurements: Approx 2 1/2" tall x a tad over 2 1/4" in diameter (weighs 34 grams)
Maker/year: Newport Gorham, 1940s
Hallmarks: "Newport Sterling 1654" can be found on the bottom of the jigger
Condition: Great vintage condition overall with a few signs of age. Here's a full summary:
1) The sterling silver is very vibrant overall (any shadows or dark marks are from the camera's flash/reflection)
2) The interior is in very good shape; there's some very mild tarnish to the interior edges but vibrant overall
3) There are two micro tiny (smaller than a pinhead in size) indentations on the bottom exterior of the jigger (see photo), very minor
In short, this piece is in very good shape with very minor/general age outlined above. Truly a stunning and magical piece.
**On shipping: We take our packaging very seriously and carefully wrap all pieces well to ensure safe delivery. If you buy multiple pieces/sets, we will combine shipping if possible. Please note on this jigger: it will be double-boxed to ensure safe arrival and also require a signature receipt to ensure it ends up in the correct recipient's hands. Cheers!
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