Gorham Manufacturing Company
Set of twelve melon knives in a custom box

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Set of twelve melon knives in a custom box
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ManufacturerProvidence, Rhode Island, founded 1831
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Set of twelve melon knives in a custom box
  • from the "Eglantine" pattern
Date1870–1880
PlaceProvidence, Rhode Island, United States
MediumSilver-gilt
DimensionsOverall (Each knife): 7 1/8 × 7/8 in. (18.2 × 2.3 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Mary Beth Baird
Object number2004.1297.1-.12
Not on view

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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Object Type
ProvenanceMary Beth Baird, Austin; bequeathed to MFAH, 2004.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Crest on handle reverse of closed fist wearing a cuff over a bar.
Stamped underside of each blade: "STERLING / [Gorham hallmarks]"

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