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…

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