I have my grandmothers silverware -- Plymouth pattern. Years ago, I found, on eBay, the catalogue of pieces they made. My! Those Victorian/Edwardian folks loved their specialized pieces: strawberry fork, seafood fork, fish fork, ice cream fork, baby fork, junior fork, , etc. I decided to collect one each of these more unusual pieces. I Love it!
I worked at Gorham Providence for a year after high-school. I did all of the rolling, blanking, forming and trimming operations shown in the video. In those days (1979) they were still using drop hammers to slam the top die in the silver blank resting on the bottom die. An impressive racket when 4 or 5 were banging away at one time.
That cigar box... wow. When I heard $10k I was shocked and thought it was ridiculous for a simple box, but when I seen it close I realized why it holds that value. To get tolerances that tight to create an air-cushion but not have any rubbing or scraping is truly an astounding feat.
that cigar box is nice i have a 1 pint silver tankard made in 1905 i use it alot it cost me almost $500 so i dont let anyone else touch it i hate seeing nice silver items just sitting on a shelf not being used
Sadly, I understand Gorham is now out of the silver business. I also have some of their china, I am not sure they ever actually made that. 4,000 employees. No wonder, when I was a kid, everyone knew someone who worked at Gorham (and got the employee discount)
@@cookiebun95 wherever it is, it’s in the US. I said small division because, the material, and operation of the factory, and the people have to be good enough to make designs that we still can’t seem to print with any depth in mass production, and Sterling is so pricey the buyers are limited. Gorham still sells on Wayfair, at times selling out.
My grandfather worked at Gorham as a tool and die maker during the Depression and never missed a day plenty of work. Retired in 1956.
I use my Gorham every day! For lunch and dinner, yes in 2021 we still use them ❤️
I have my grandmothers silverware -- Plymouth pattern. Years ago, I found, on eBay, the catalogue of pieces they made. My! Those Victorian/Edwardian folks loved their specialized pieces: strawberry fork, seafood fork, fish fork, ice cream fork, baby fork, junior fork, , etc. I decided to collect one each of these more unusual pieces. I Love it!
I worked at Gorham Providence for a year after high-school. I did all of the rolling, blanking, forming and trimming operations shown in the video. In those days (1979) they were still using drop hammers to slam the top die in the silver blank resting on the bottom die. An impressive racket when 4 or 5 were banging away at one time.
That cigar box... wow. When I heard $10k I was shocked and thought it was ridiculous for a simple box, but when I seen it close I realized why it holds that value. To get tolerances that tight to create an air-cushion but not have any rubbing or scraping is truly an astounding feat.
" when it comes down. you can hear the air rushing out "
i LOVE it :0))))))))))
Soo beautiful soo many memories for me at least,my dad,grandpa,grandma,my mom.now I'm passing teaching Ariel my grandkids
The sound detail is really cool
Awesome video I absolutely love is sterling silver flatware it's just so beautiful so many lovely patterns and companies
THIS IS A WORK OF ART
2:12 what is the safety system on that press? There must be something to stop you flattening your hand on a busy day
Look again, the operator has safety straps that pull his hand away as the press comes down.
@@ridemgis I was wondering what they were.
that cigar box is nice i have a 1 pint silver tankard made in 1905 i use it alot it cost me almost $500 so i dont let anyone else touch it i hate seeing nice silver items just sitting on a shelf not being used
Nis work
I've came across some gorham small spoons I make jewellery out of
Sadly, I understand Gorham is now out of the silver business. I also have some of their china, I am not sure they ever actually made that. 4,000 employees. No wonder, when I was a kid, everyone knew someone who worked at Gorham (and got the employee discount)
So glad Gorham's still around, and chose to keep their Sterling division in the USA for their esteemed buyers on Wayfair and SilverSuperStore.
Plant featured in this video closed in 2001. God only knows where it's being produced now.
@@cookiebun95 wherever it is, it’s in the US. I said small division because, the material, and operation of the factory, and the people have to be good enough to make designs that we still can’t seem to print with any depth in mass production, and Sterling is so pricey the buyers are limited. Gorham still sells on Wayfair, at times selling out.
The cement i don't like make it full tang knife solid up the price,a little 2020
Cement in the knife handles is the original process.