American, late 19th century, pear form with engraved scroll decoration, grotesque figural handles, bead borders, ivory spacers, no monogram, marks for Gorham, 123.57 oz. T., 9-3/4 in. coffee pot with matching teapot, creamer, covered sugar and waste

Provenance: Christie's, Sale 2064, December 19, 2008, lot 505, $3,000; Private Collection

Note: See similar example, Charles H. Carpenter, Jr. Gorham Silver, pg. 5.

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dents, light scratches, and wear