Gorham Sterling - What is it?

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tzarevich
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Gorham Sterling - What is it?

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I have this unusual sterling Gorham clam shell case with a compass inside, has a loop on top for attaching to a chain perhaps? The hallmark dates the piece to 1886.
My question to you is.................what is it? What purpose did it serve?

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Re: Gorham Sterling - What is it?

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Hi tzarevich,

How large is this piece? And can you show us the marks?

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Re: Gorham Sterling - What is it?

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The piece measures approximately 6 cm

Here are the marks.

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Re: Gorham Sterling - What is it?

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It's missing a collapsible silver cup, a silk tassel would have been at the top - would have been tucked into a pocket for travel, the hunt, other sporting activities, etc.

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If at all interested, here is a clip from an 1888 Gorham catalog, it's described as 'collapsion or pocket cup with case'...

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