Rhode Island firm offered tankard by an Englishman
A Gorham Martelé covered silver tankard hammered for $7500 (£5875) at Grogan & Company (25% buyer’s premium) in Boston at its September 26 Silver and Decorative Arts sale. It was estimated at $2000-3000.
Standing almost 10in (25cm) high and weighing 28oz, it was created by Englishman William Christmas…