Gorham King George Sterling, 1894, No Monograms

Gorham King George Sterling, 1894, No Monograms is an American sterling silver flatware pattern, produced 1984–1991, identified by the mark GS KIG.

MakerGorham
PatternGorham King George Sterling, 1894, No Monograms
Mark struckGS KIG
Period1984–1991
RegionAmerican
TypeFlatware pattern
Gorham King George Sterling, 1894, No Monograms hallmark, GS KIG

What does the “GS KIG” mark mean?

The Gorham King George Sterling pattern, originally introduced in 1894, is one of Gorham’s celebrated interpretations of English Regency-influenced flatware design. The version produced between 1984 and 1991 retains the hallmark features of the historic pattern: a dignified, elongated handle framed by a raised border and finished with a gently rounded tip. The decoration is restrained yet formal, with subtle scrollwork and classical shaping that evokes the refinement of late-19th-century tableware. This “No Monograms” example shows the pattern in its pure form, allowing its balanced proportions and smooth sterling surface to stand out without personal engraving. King George remains popular among collectors for its combination of traditional English styling and Gorham’s American silversmithing precision.

What is Gorham sterling silver worth?

SebastianCharles Auctions catalogues and sells Gorham sterling silver at auction from our gallery at 5263 Edina Industrial Blvd, Edina, Minnesota. Value depends on the individual piece and its condition, and on the number of place settings in a flatware service. Send photographs of the mark and the piece for a free auction estimate, or call (612) 280-1377. Formal written appraisals are billed hourly from $150, with most reports delivered within two weeks.

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