The Gorham & Webster mark appears on silver items associated with the collaboration or branding link between Gorham Manufacturing Company and Webster Company, both respected American silversmiths. While Gorham is widely known for its large-scale sterling and silverplate production, Webster specialized in smaller sterling items like vanity pieces, baby gifts, and desk accessories. Items bearing the Gorham & Webster mark typically reflect a joint branding effort or transitional manufacturing period and are made of sterling silver unless otherwise marked. This combined mark helps identify origin and craftsmanship quality, often pointing to mid-20th-century production.