Gorham Silver

Born on February 18, 1792, Jabez Gorham was apprenticed at age 14 to Nehemiah Dodge, who is considered one of the founding fathers of New England?s silver industry. Jabez formed a partnership after seven years as an apprentice, which failed within five years. Undaunted by the business failure, Jabez established himself under the business name "Jabez Gorham, Jeweler".

Gorham established partnerships and the enterprise flourished. Jabez sold his interest in the company to his partners and retired for a brief period, then purchased the business from former partner Henry Webster and introduced his son, John, to the business. John left the company after several month due to issues with the foreman and held various jobs then rejoined his father as a partner. John convinced his father Jabez to take a substantial loan and expand the corporate facilities after which Jabez sold his interest in the company to son John. Under John?s direction, the company expanded, transforming from a small shop to one of the largest and most prominent silverworks in the world.

Dominating the US silver industry in the late 19th and 20th centuries, Gorham?s craftsmen were renowned for their skill as artisans and were commissioned to create historically significant works of art. Gorham craftsmen created the monument of George Washington for our nation's Capitol Rotunda, the statue of Theodore Roosevelt for the Museum of Natural History in New York, and more. Gorham flatware adorned the presidential dinner tables on important occasions for the Lincolns, Grants and, most recently the Bush family. Gorham has also been chosen to design trophies honoring major sporting events including the Borg-Warner Trophy, the Davis Cup and the America's Cup.

Entering its third century, the Gorham hallmark has been recognized as a symbol of excellence by not only maintaining, but also elevating their standards of craftsmanship. The artists of Gorham have dedicated themselves to an enduring legacy of artistic beauty and consummate craftsmanship. Today, Gorham is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lenox, Inc.