Featured Gorham Sterling Cup - Decode Mark Help

Discussion in 'Silver' started by KikoBlueEyes, Dec 26, 2021.

  1. KikoBlueEyes

    KikoBlueEyes Well-Known Member

    I have hopes for this sterling silver cup with a gold wash interior, but for the life of me I can't figure out the nuances in the Gorham marks. Am pleading for help here. Spent hours looking at my mark and the examples. They mostly look same to me.
    I suppose it is a monogrammed baby cup, as it is only 2 1/2 inches tall and 2 1/2 inches in diameter not including the handle. But it is a whooping 93 grams of sterling, so it might be too heavy for a baby and was used for something else. Until I figure out its use, I won't be able to find out anything on my own.
    I tried to polish it, but some of the stains are not coming out and I don't know why. Is there a silver disease of some kind or am I not using enough elbow grease? Please any help appreciated.

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  2. Roaring20s

    Roaring20s Well-Known Member

  3. KikoBlueEyes

    KikoBlueEyes Well-Known Member

    That first one seems to have the same mark "51" but it's hard to tell. I would be happy with 1939. Thanks for tracking these down. You seemed to have answered the question as to is it a baby cup. I have a Lunt baby cup and it isn't nearly as heavy.
     
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  4. Roaring20s

    Roaring20s Well-Known Member

    The text in the worthpoint link also identifies the number as 51. ;)
     
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  5. KikoBlueEyes

    KikoBlueEyes Well-Known Member

    You're right. I missed that. I think it is a product number. I'll do some searching on that. Thank you.
     
  6. bluumz

    bluumz Quite Busy

    I vote for baby cup. Silver or silverplate baby cups were generally decorative/commemorative items and not actually intended for use. Nice find!
     
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  7. KikoBlueEyes

    KikoBlueEyes Well-Known Member

    Aha. I thought it was for rich children who threw their cups :)
     
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