Fruit knife | Pocket knife
Manufacturer
Gorham Manufacturing Company
(American, founded 1831)
Manufacturer
Unknown
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1865
MediumSilver
DimensionsOverall: 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)
InscribedInitial "A" on one side of cutting blade.
Credit LineGift of Mark A. Clark
Object number77.968
Not on view
DescriptionPocket fruit knife in medallion pattern with a classical style woman's head on each side of the handle. The shaped handle is engraved with a rose on each side of the blade and with a geometric and leafage pattern running the length of it. The cutting blade is engraved with fruit and leaves on one side and the initial A on the other. A second blade is shaped and ends in a curved point to enable one to score fruit such as oranged for peeling.
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?
ca. 1900
