Gorham Copper Cigar Lighter and Tray, U.S.A. circa 1880

A handsome mixed-metal set including a cigar lighter and tray, made by the renowned Gorham Manufacturing Company of Providence. The copper bodies are finished with a rich, deep patina that beautifully contrasts with the silver elements, reflecting the company’s innovative approach to late 19th-century American design.

Circa 1880, these original period pieces were crafted during the height of the Aesthetic Movement when Gorham led the world in metalwork artistry.

The tray and lighter are made of copper with applied silver details, each bearing the authentic marks of the Gorham foundry. Rooted in the Aesthetic Movement and influenced by the Japonisme tradition, this set captures the era's fascination with nature and the refined harmony between industrial skill and artistic form.