Gorham Silver - Designing Brilliance, 1850-1970 (Hardcover)

Established in 1831, the Gorham Manufacturing Company adeptly coupled art and industry, rising to become an industry leader of stylistic and technological achievement in America and around the world. It was the only major competitor of Tiffany and Co., producing public presentation pieces and one-of-a-kind showstoppers for important occasions, as well as tableware for everyday use. Its works trace a narrative arc not only of great design but also of American ambitions. In this volume, insightful essays are accompanied by gorgeous new photography of splendid silver pieces along with a wealth of archival images, design drawings, casting patterns, and company records that reveal a rich heritage of a giant in decorative arts and silver manufacturing. Produced in collaboration with the RISD Museum, which has the world s most significant collection of Gorham silver, this major new book casts new light on more than 120 years of grand aesthetic styles in silver, innovative industrial practices, and American social and cultural norms.

General

Imprint:	Rizzoli International Publications
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2019
Authors:	Elizabeth A. Williams
Dimensions:	279 x 254 x 27mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	272
ISBN-13:	978-0-8478-6252-8
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Antiques & collectables > Gold & silver (other than jewellery)
LSN:	0-8478-6252-6
Barcode:	9780847862528

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