Gorham Silver: Designing Brilliance

The new exhibit at the RISD Museum on Gorham silver showcases Gorham’s skills and creativity in all things silver. Titled, Designing Brilliance 1850-1970, the exhibit brings together the largest collection of Gorham silver from the company’s small beginnings in 1831 in Providence and as it grew over 120 years to become the largest silver company in the world.

Here are a few highlights from the show:

Cubic Coffee Service, 1927

Coffeepot, c 1890

Bonbon spoon, c 1893

Narragansett Salad Set, c 1885

Decanter, 1913

Epergne, 1872

Ice Cream Hatchet, c 1880

All photos courtesy of RISD Museum