This GORGEOUS bisque ceramic Mid Century Hand Painted Angel is precious.  I love angels so much.  They are symbolic of the goodness that is sometimes so hard to find in this world.  Even if you don't believe in angels, you can't deny the beauty of this blonde angel playing her musical instrument.  Her face is perfection.  When I look at her, I feel peace.

She is for sale on my Etsy.  Check out this beautiful treasury list I made of my fellow Etsy seller's angels.

I love Christmas!

My ANGEL Collectible Treasury List

Elegant Dining from the Past

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Gorham Silver Sterling Cream Ladle Clermont Pattern 
Approximately .625 troy ounces
Measures about 5 1/2"
Marked "~Pat. 1915 Sterling"
Clermont Pattern 1915-1991
Monogrammed T

This is a beautiful sterling silver monogrammed cream ladle by Gorham Silver in the Clermont.

This is a very pretty piece. The overall condition is very good with some polish marks that come with age and time. This would be a great replacement piece for your silver collection and beautiful addition to your Christmas Holiday Table.

Gorham silver was founded in 1831 by Jabez Gorham, a master craftsman, in partnership with Henry L. Webster. The firm's chief product was spoons of coin silver. As well as thimbles, combs, jewelry, and other small items. In 1847 Jabez retired and his son, John Gorham, succeeded him as head of the company. It was with John that the company really took off. He introduced mechanized production methods, enlarged the premises in downtown Providence, improved the designs, and expanded the product line. In 1852 Gorham toured many of Europe's silver workshops and manufacturers, speaking with individual specialists, including master craftsmen and toolmakers. He also sought out highly skilled foreign workmen to train his American workers. George Wilkinson, a premier designer and workshop manager, was hired from England. The White House has used Gorham silver services during many administrations. Mary Todd Lincoln purchased an impressive tea and flatware service for use in the White House, while Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant asked Gorham to commemorate the country's one-hundredth anniversary with a spectacular Century Vase that contained over 2,000 ounces of sterling silver. Gorham also designed a number of elaborate trophies for sporting events. These included the Borg-Warner Trophy for the Indianapolis 500, the Davis Cup for tennis and the America's Cup for yachting.