{"product_id":"gorham-sterling-silver-egyptian-revival-sugar-sifter-ladle-c-1870-no-monogram","title":"Gorham Sterling Silver Egyptian Revival Sugar Sifter Ladle Pharaoh c.1870","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn elegant example of the Egyptian Revival aesthetic that captivated Victorian America, this Gorham sterling silver sugar sifter ladle is both a functional antique and a work of art. Gorham's three-mark hallmark, lion, anchor, and Gothic G, is legible on the reverse of the bowl, confirming both maker and sterling quality.  Importantly, this piece carries no monogram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHE HANDLE: The pharaoh's head finial is rendered in fine detail, complete with the nemes headdress and the sacred hawk of Horus spread-winged across the chest. The thin reeded handle transitions toward the bowl, punctuated by a beaded collar, and meets the bowl junction with ivy leaves in relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHE BOWL: The scalloped bowl features pierced teardrop drops that encircle the sides. The base features a pierced starburst and arrow medallion, both ornamental and functional for sifting powdered sugar over cakes and pastries in the Victorian fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDETAILS:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Gorham Manufacturing Co., Providence, Rhode Island\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHallmark: Lion \/ Anchor \/ Gothic G — confirmed Gorham sterling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling silver (.925)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: circa 1870\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 7½ inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBowl diameter: 2¼ inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonogram: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION: Very good. Age-appropriate patina throughout. Pierced work is crisp and fully intact. No breaks, repairs or restorations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an antique item — it has been used, loved, and has a history. Every effort has been made to describe it accurately. Please examine all photographs carefully, including the hallmark photo. Sold as shown.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Franklin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51729245602109,"sku":"23-3BT 12x6x6","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1469\/7848\/products\/egyptian9.jpg?v=1679023841","url":"https:\/\/nextstagevintage.com\/products\/gorham-sterling-silver-egyptian-revival-sugar-sifter-ladle-c-1870-no-monogram","provider":"NextStage Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}