Handsome Pair 1889 Gorham Silverplate Wine Bottle Coasters paper mache a slightly higher silver purity

a slightly higher silver purity than sterling silver

The dish is stamped on the underside with the mark for Mason's Patent Ironstone China

The green felt undersides have some wear and fading

one of the initials AM

This piece is comprised of handcrafted

Handsome Pair 1889 Gorham Silverplate Wine Bottle Coasters paper mache a slightly higher silver purityPresented is a fabulous pair of antique Gorham silverplate wine bottle coasters. dated 1889. The coasters are made in an ornate, classical form, with foliate scroll enclosed cartouches around the side and a double row of beaded decoration around the base. The centers are turned wood, original to the coasters, with green felt undersides, which are likewise original. Very handsome pair. Each coaster is marked on the side of the base with the maker's