Knife, Part of Three-Piece Carving Set

• Artist: Gorham Manufacturing Company (Maker)
• Medium: Silver with enamel inlay, steel
• Geographical Location: Providence, Rhode Island, USA
• Dates: ca. 1883
• Dimensions: 14 1/8 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/8 in. (35.9 x 3.8 x 2.9 cm)
• Markings: Stamped on blade: "GORHAM M'F'G Co." Stamped on handle near juncture with blade: "[lion passant, anchor] G / STERLING / 65"
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 22, Shelf H
• Accession Number: 87.125.1
• Image: 87.125.1_87.125.2_87.125.3.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2003

Catalogue Description:
Knife, silver with enamel inlay; part of three-piece carving set (87.125.1-.3). Steel blade. Silver handle inlaid on both sides with enamels of dark blue, light blue, brown, burgundy, mauve and yellow in abstract, geometric patterns in the Japanese taste; engraved decoration highlights the silver in areas between enamel. Rectangular collar with concave sides at juncture of handle and blade. CONDITION: Normal wear, especially to blade. Enamel chipped at two burgundy triangles and light blue circles on one side.