Lid
The lid is crafted from sterling silver, confirmed by the stamped hallmark.
It features a pale blue guilloché enamel surface — a translucent enamel laid over an engine-turned pattern.
The engine-turning beneath the enamel forms a fine, repeating wave or moiré pattern, giving the lid a shimmering, textured appearance as it catches the light.
Centered on the lid is an elongated oval medallion containing an engraved bouquet of flowers, arranged in a classical, symmetrical style.
Extending from the top of the oval is a tapered ribbon or finial, surrounded by delicate wreath and bow garlands that arc outward across the upper portion of the lid.
The rim of the lid is bordered with a raised laurel-leaf pattern, a classic Gorham decorative motif used on luxury silver and enamel pieces of the early 20th century.
Crystal Base
The body of the jar is made of clear, hand-cut crystal, thick and finely polished.
The decoration includes:
Etched wreaths encircling the bowl, each tied with graceful ribbon bows at the top.
Inside each wreath is a stylized basket or bouquet of flowers, echoing the floral motif on the lid.
A horizontal dotted band runs around the upper portion of the crystal, adding structure and visual separation to the design.
The bowl has a rounded, low profile typical of vanity powder jars from the Edwardian and Art Deco periods.
The base shows additional circular cut decoration, visible through the glass when viewed from above.
Style & Era
The combination of sterling silver, pastel guilloché enamel, and floral wreath motifs aligns with early 20th-century American luxury vanityware, particularly Gorham pieces from the 1910s–1930s.
The workmanship — especially the crisp engraving and precision enamel work — indicates this was a high-end dressing table accessory, likely part of a larger set originally.
Creator:
Gorham Manufacturing Company (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 3 in (7.62 cm)Diameter: 5 in (12.7 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Sterling Silver
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1920-1929
Date of Manufacture:
CIRCA 1920'S
Condition:
Excellent
Lid
The lid is crafted from sterling silver, confirmed by the stamped hallmark.
It features a pale blue guilloché enamel surface — a translucent enamel laid over an engine-turned pattern.
The engine-turning beneath the enamel forms a fine, repeating wave or moiré pattern, giving the lid a shimmering, textured appearance as it catches the light.
Centered on the lid is an elongated oval medallion containing an engraved bouquet of flowers, arranged in a classical, symmetrical style.
Extending from the top of the oval is a tapered ribbon or finial, surrounded by delicate wreath and bow garlands that arc outward across the upper portion of the lid.
The rim of the lid is bordered with a raised laurel-leaf pattern, a classic Gorham decorative motif used on luxury silver and enamel pieces of the early 20th century.
Crystal Base
The body of the jar is made of clear, hand-cut crystal, thick and finely polished.
The decoration includes:
Etched wreaths encircling the bowl, each tied with graceful ribbon bows at the top.
Inside each wreath is a stylized basket or bouquet of flowers, echoing the floral motif on the lid.
A horizontal dotted band runs around the upper portion of the crystal, adding structure and visual separation to the design.
The bowl has a rounded, low profile typical of vanity powder jars from the Edwardian and Art Deco periods.
The base shows additional circular cut decoration, visible through the glass when viewed from above.
Style & Era
The combination of sterling silver, pastel guilloché enamel, and floral wreath motifs aligns with early 20th-century American luxury vanityware, particularly Gorham pieces from the 1910s–1930s.
The workmanship — especially the crisp engraving and precision enamel work — indicates this was a high-end dressing table accessory, likely part of a larger set originally.
Creator:
Gorham Manufacturing Company (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 3 in (7.62 cm)Diameter: 5 in (12.7 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Sterling Silver
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1920-1929
Date of Manufacture:
CIRCA 1920'S
Condition:
Excellent
