Butter knife
Manufacturer
Gorham Manufacturing Company
(American, founded 1831)
CultureAmerican
Date1864
MediumSilver
DimensionsOverall: 7/8 x 7 1/4 in. (2.2 x 18.4 cm)
InscribedMarked with the Gorham mark and the retailer: "George C. Shreve and Company of San Francisco". Monogrammed "JMW" conjoined.
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number83.39
Not on view
DescriptionButter knife with a triangular shaped handle with a round medallion of a classical head near the tip. The smaller end becomes a flat blade decorated by engraving on one side. Monogrammed "JMW" conjoined.
Crystal Cutlery Works, Granby Manufacturing Co.
1876-1885?
Crystal Cutlery Works, Granby Manufacturing Co.
1876-1885?
Crystal Cutlery Works, Granby Manufacturing Co.
1876-1885?
Crystal Cutlery Works, Granby Manufacturing Co.
1876-1885?
