Circa 1855-1860 mark for Gorham, retailed by Geo. C. Shreve & Co. of San Francisco, oval form with finely cast handles to body, retaining the original pierced liner, the domed cover featuring oval portrait medallions to each side and surmounted by a removable cast silver rampant lion, model number 190, no monogram.

LOA 10 3/8 in.

19.95 troy oz.

Estate of the Late William R. and Sally W. Phillips, Petersburg, VA

Some mis-shaping to edges of liner; light scratching; the lion missing an original shield held between his raised paws.

$400 - 800