Gorham Manufacturing Company
Letter Knife

ManufacturerProvidence, Rhode Island, founded 1831
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Letter Knife
Date1902
PlaceProvidence, Rhode Island, United States
MediumSterling silver with cast iron Tsuba
DimensionsOverall: 13 × 2 7/8 dia. in. (33 × 7.4 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Mary Beth Baird
Object number2004.1298
Current Location
The Audrey Jones Beck Building
109 Long & Sarofim Gallery
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ProvenanceMary Beth Baird, Austin; bequeathed to MFAH, 2004.
Exhibition History“Silver: An American Art—Selections from the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston,” The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, August 30–February 15, 2015.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Engraved "JAB" in script
Stamped underside of blade: "[Gorham hallmarks] / Sterling / B / M / [1902 date mark]"

Stamped on base of blade: "JR"

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