Though he is gone, he has left behind a legacy of ornate, handcrafted tableware, as well as his multitude of tools, which give a unique and personal look into Taunton's past and a dying art form. His ...
Gorham hires Danish silversmith Erik Magnussen. Gorham makes the bold move of hiring Erik Magnussen, the important Danish silversmith, to develop a style of modern silver for the American market.
This 7-minute opening profiles Jabez Gorham's start as a silversmith. In the days before banks and paper currency, silver spoons come into fashion as utensils and mobile currency. Jabez Gorham widowed ...