Gorham Manufacturing Company
Cheese Knife

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Maker Gorham Manufacturing Company(Providence, Rhode Island, founded 1831)Providence, Rhode Island, founded 1831

CultureAmerican

Titles

Cheese Knife

Datec. 1860–1875

Made inProvidence, Rhode Island, United States

MediumSilver

Dimensions8 1/4 × 1 3/8 in. (21 × 3.6 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, bequest of Mary Beth Baird

Object numberB.2004.34

Current Location

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

Metals Study Room

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

METALWORK

DescriptionSpikes along the spine of this knife allowed the diner to use it to pick up pieces of cheese. A mouse poised at the end of the handle makes whimsical reference to the implement’s purpose.
ProvenanceMary Beth Baird, Austin; Estate of Mary Beth Baird; given to MFAH, 2004.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks

Stamped underside of blade: "78 / Sterling / [Lion, anchor, the letter "G"]"

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