Fruit Knife, One of Set of Six

Gorham Manufacturing Company

Caption

Gorham Manufacturing Company (1865–1961). Fruit Knife, One of Set of Six, ca. 1880. Silver, bronze, gilding, 3/16 x 7 3/4 x 7/8 in. (0.5 x 19.7 x 2.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 1997.66.5.

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Fruit Knife, One of Set of Six

Date

ca. 1880

Medium

Silver, bronze, gilding

Classification

Food/Drink

Dimensions

3/16 x 7 3/4 x 7/8 in. (0.5 x 19.7 x 2.2 cm)

Markings

Impressed on one side of blade near handle: row of 3 small hallmarks including lion, anchor, and "G" in Gothic script / "STERLING / 5"

Credit Line

H. Randolph Lever Fund

Accession Number

1997.66.5

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