Gorham Sterling
Gorham is one of America's foremost silver makers, producing sterling flatware, hollowware, and the extraordinary hand-wrought Martelé line. Austin Auction Gallery sells and appraises Gorham silver.
What it's worth
Everyday sterling flatware carries weight-plus-pattern value, while complete services and rare hollowware bring more, and Martelé is exceptional. Sterling, desirable patterns, weight, and rarity drive value.
Our sold results
Auction results for Gorham Sterling
(123) 'MELROSE' STERLING SILVER FLATWARE SERVICE, 149.5OZT$10,000Jan 2026
DONALD COLFLESH CIRCA 70 STERLING TEA SET$8,000Jun 2019
(72) ST. CLOUD STERLING FLATWARE SERVICE$6,000Feb 2023Showing 43 results
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Overview & history
Founded in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1831, Gorham became a leading American silversmith, known for flatware patterns such as Chantilly and Buttercup, fine hollowware, and the exceptional Art Nouveau Martelé range - hand-wrought, high-purity silver that is highly prized today. Value depends on whether a piece is sterling or plate, the pattern, weight, completeness of sets, and rarity, with Martelé and important hollowware commanding the strongest prices.
Identifying & marks
Look for Gorham's lion-anchor-G hallmark with 'STERLING' and often a date symbol and pattern name or number. The hallmark distinguishes sterling from plated wares and helps date the piece.
Frequently asked
What could my Gorham Sterling bring at auction?
Everyday sterling flatware carries weight-plus-pattern value, while complete services and rare hollowware bring more, and Martelé is exceptional. Sterling, desirable patterns, weight, and rarity drive value.
How do I identify Gorham Sterling?
Look for Gorham's lion-anchor-G hallmark with 'STERLING' and often a date symbol and pattern name or number. The hallmark distinguishes sterling from plated wares and helps date the piece.
How do I sell my Gorham Sterling?
Austin Auction Gallery offers free, no-obligation appraisals. Send a few photos and our specialists will tell you what it could bring at auction, then handle every step from cataloging through the sale.
What could your Gorham Sterling bring at auction?
Our specialists provide free, no-obligation auction estimates. Send a few photos and we'll tell you what it could bring.