Gorham Sovereign-Old Sterling, 1941, Old
Gorham Sovereign-Old Sterling, 1941, Old is an American sterling silver flatware pattern, produced 1941–1991, identified by the mark GS SOV.
| Maker | Gorham |
|---|---|
| Pattern | Gorham Sovereign-Old Sterling, 1941, Old |
| Mark struck | GS SOV |
| Period | 1941–1991 |
| Region | American |
| Type | Flatware pattern |

What does the “GS SOV” mark mean?
This hallmark identifies the Gorham Sovereign (Old) Sterling flatware pattern, introduced in 1941 and produced through 1991. The marking “GS SOV” denotes Gorham Sterling and the Sovereign pattern name. Sovereign (Old) reflects Gorham’s mid-20th-century approach to formal sterling flatware, featuring a balanced, traditional design suited to both everyday use and formal table settings. Pieces bearing this mark represent a long-running sterling pattern that remained in production for five decades, underscoring its sustained popularity and Gorham’s continued sterling silver manufacturing during this period.
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