Gorham Plymouth Sterling, 1911
Gorham Plymouth Sterling is an American sterling silver flatware pattern, produced 1911–1991, identified by the mark GS PLY.
| Maker | Gorham |
|---|---|
| Pattern | Gorham Plymouth Sterling |
| Mark struck | GS PLY |
| Period | 1911–1991 |
| Region | American |
| Type | Flatware pattern |
What does the “GS PLY” mark mean?
This hallmark identifies the Gorham Plymouth Sterling flatware pattern, introduced in 1911 and produced through 1991. The marking “GS PLY” denotes Gorham Sterling and the Plymouth pattern name. Plymouth is characterized by its clean, understated form, reflecting early 20th-century preferences for simple, versatile sterling flatware suitable for both formal and everyday use. With an unusually long production span of eight decades, pieces bearing this hallmark illustrate the pattern’s sustained acceptance and Gorham’s consistent sterling silver manufacturing throughout much of the 20th century.
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.
Other Gorham marks and patterns
- Gorham 20th Century Hallmark
- Gorham 1875 - 1900 Hallmark
- Gorham King George Sterling, 1894, No Monograms
- Gorham Etruscan Sterling, 1913, Monograms
- Gorham Valcourt Silverplate, 1988
- Gorham Nocturne Sterlng, 1938, No Monos
- Gorham Calais Silverplate, 1988
- Gorham Aspen Frosted
- Gorham Willow Sterling, 1954
- Gorham Chantilly Sterling, 1950, "Gorham", Monograms
- Gorham Buttercup Sterling, Lion-Anchr-G, 1899, Mono
- Gorham Alencon Lace Sterling, 1965