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Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Coin Box with Ode to Compound Interest

Creator: Gorham Manufacturing Co.
Offered by: Nelson and Nelson Antiques

Description
Edwardian sterling silver coin box. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1910. Barrel-form with engraved staves and hoops as well as three frames depicting the king in his counting house and serious-minded children. A fourth frame vacant with phrase “Money barrel / The time to save / is in the morning of life”. An ode to compound interest at odds with hoarding one’s riches in such a receptacle. Minor rubbing suggestive of tiny hands trying to extract the dimes and nickels. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 5311. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 3/4 x D 2 1/8 in. Weight: 2.5 troy ounces. #CA608

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Period:	1900-1919
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Modern
Dealer Reference #:	CA608
Incollect Reference #:	776315

Dimensions

H.	2.75 in;	Diam.	2.125 in;
H.	6.99 cm;	Diam.	5.4 cm;

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