Knife, Butter
- Object Name:
- Knife, Butter
- Object ID:
- 1979.055.20.6
- Creator:
- Gorham Manufacturing Company
- Place of Origin:
- Providence, RI
- Date:
- circa 1890
- Description:
- Butter Knife. Made by the Gorham Manufacturing Company, Providence, RI; c. 1890. Silver. "Colonial" pattern. Twisted bands on tapered handle with an upturned, rounded end. Blade scalloped on one long edge. Bright cut scroll and flourish engraving on top, front of blade. Wriggle-work scallop design design engraved along top. reverse of blade. "T" engraved in script on front of handle. "STERLING" incuse, lion passant (facing right), anchor, and letter "G" hallmarks, stamped on reverse of blade.
- Material:
- Metal
Silver - Dimensions:
- W-0.9 L-7.4 inches
- Provenance:
- This butter knife is part of a collection of Kent and Thomas family objects, bequeathed by Louise Thomas Blanding (1891-1981) of West Barrington, RI. The donor was the grand- daughter of Mary Jane Kent (1806-1897) and Rev. Moses George Thomas (1805-1880) of Concord, NH. These spoons probably belonged to the donor's parents, Nellie F. Goodwin (1855-1902) and William Channing Thomas (1843-1914).
- Credit Line:
- Bequest of Louise Thomas Blanding
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