Antique Gorham H140 bread knife featuring an ornate sterling silver hollow handle with high relief floral scroll decoration and a long silver-plated steel blade. An impressive late 19th to early 20th century serving piece measuring approximately 15 inches.
Details
- Maker: Gorham
- Pattern: H140
- Type: Bread knife
- Date: Circa 1880 to early 1900s
- Overall length: Approximately 15 inches
- Handle: Sterling silver hollow handle
- Blade: Silver-plated steel
- Mark: Gorham lion anchor G STERLING H140
- Decoration: Raised floral leaf and scrolling ornament
- Monogram: None visible
- Blade form: Long curved serving blade
- Origin: United States
Important: Only the handle is sterling. Do not describe the complete 15 inch knife as solid sterling or calculate its total weight as sterling bullion. Hollow sterling knife handles are constructed separately from their blades.
Condition
Good antique condition with substantial age-related patina and surface wear. Blade shows darkening, oxidation, spotting and scratches consistent with an early plated steel blade. Sterling handle retains strong raised detail with tarnish and surface wear. No monogram visible.
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