Black, Starr & Gorham - Salt cellar (2) - .925 silver
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A pair of .925 sterling silver salt and pepper shakers by Black, Starr & Gorham, made in the United States around 1940–1950 in a mid-century modern style, each 6 cm high.
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Offered: two stylish, sleekly designed silver salt and pepper shakers by the renowned American luxury jeweler and silversmith Black, Starr & Gorham (New York). These pieces embody the minimalist mid-century modern design of the 1940s and ’50s.
The undersides are fully marked with the maker’s stamps: “BLACK, STARR & GORHAM,” model number “274,” and the fineness mark “STERLING,” confirming sterling silver (92.5% pure silver). In addition, on the base of each shaker is an exceptionally fine, hand-scratched historical jeweler’s/repair number (16832), testifying to the individual history of each piece.
The two pieces have different weights (45 and 52 grams).
The diameter of each is 3.5 cm.
Specifications:
* Maker: Black, Starr & Gorham
* Country of origin: United States
* Period: Circa 1940–1950
* Material: Sterling silver (.925)
* Model number: 274
* Style: Mid-Century Modern / cylindrical drum model
Condition:
In lovely, original vintage condition, with an authentic light patina. The shakers have minimal, normal signs of use consistent with their age and have not been over-polished. The lids fit securely. Please see the detail photos for your own careful assessment of the condition.
Will be carefully packaged and shipped by registered/insured mail.
Offered: two stylish, sleekly designed silver salt and pepper shakers by the renowned American luxury jeweler and silversmith Black, Starr & Gorham (New York). These pieces embody the minimalist mid-century modern design of the 1940s and ’50s.
The undersides are fully marked with the maker’s stamps: “BLACK, STARR & GORHAM,” model number “274,” and the fineness mark “STERLING,” confirming sterling silver (92.5% pure silver). In addition, on the base of each shaker is an exceptionally fine, hand-scratched historical jeweler’s/repair number (16832), testifying to the individual history of each piece.
The two pieces have different weights (45 and 52 grams).
The diameter of each is 3.5 cm.
Specifications:
* Maker: Black, Starr & Gorham
* Country of origin: United States
* Period: Circa 1940–1950
* Material: Sterling silver (.925)
* Model number: 274
* Style: Mid-Century Modern / cylindrical drum model
Condition:
In lovely, original vintage condition, with an authentic light patina. The shakers have minimal, normal signs of use consistent with their age and have not been over-polished. The lids fit securely. Please see the detail photos for your own careful assessment of the condition.
Will be carefully packaged and shipped by registered/insured mail.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
45 g
Silver type
.925 silver
Specific region of origin
Providence, Rhode Island
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
United States
Manufacturer/brand
Black, Starr & Gorham
Material
Silver
Style
Mid-century modern
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
6 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
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