Gorham Silverplate Ladle, Commodore GS COM, Designed by Axel H. Staf, 1917
Classic fine vintage Gorham silverplate ladle from the early 20th century. Subtle "Commodore" pattern designed by Axel H. Staf in 1917 and long discontinued. Features laurel sprigs on edge tip surrounding a monogram of "M H" in art deco script style. 11.5" with oversized ladle scoop. Clean and polished, very nice patina and shine.
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RUST RELIC & GORK!
Industrial remainders, architectural salvage, post-modern junk, found sculpture, relics, wreckage, rubble, debris, flotsam, refuse, leftover, shambles... Decayed, rescued, liberated, scrapped, rust, corroded, tarnished, deteriorated, decomposed, deconstructed, and worn down and out....
While working at the psychiatric crisis unit of a local hospital I got to see a lot of Human Nature, some of which defied understanding. The nurses had a shorthand for this condition: GORK, which translated to "God Only Really Knows." And, really, when it comes down to understanding anything, ain't that the truth at the bottom of everything? The more we know, the more we know we don't know! I've always loved GORK in and around my home so it is a no-brainer to have some here in my shop for you to peruse. Take a look around, but just be careful where you step....
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