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English Cameo Glass with Gorham Top
| Categories | Glass - Non-figural |
| Material | Glass, Silver |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | Gorham |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | circa 1896 |
| Measuring | 4 ⅛” diameter; 4 ½” high |
The cameo glass base is attributed to Thomas Webb & Sons. The rounded hinged sterling silver lid, made by Gorham and hallmarked 1896, is chased with clover flowers.
Two examples are pictured. The first is called “midnight blue” and is layered white with a floral and leaf branch decoration. The second example shows the domed circular body of white opaque glass cut back to a red ground, decorated with flowering cherry branches.
Here is a link to the PBS Antiques Roadshow where the “raison” colored cameo glass version is appraised.
Midnight blue sold for $1270 in December 2023
Red sold for $1900 in January 2016
“Raison” color on the Roadshow appraised for $4000 to $6000 in December 2014
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