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Knife

Object Name:
Knife
Object ID:
1957.001.14
Creator:
Gordon & Co.Manufacturer
Place of Origin:
Boston, MA
Date:
circa 1850
Description:
Knife. Made by Gordon & Co., Boston, MA; c. 1850. "Grape" pattern. Silver. Curved, ovoid handle with embossed decoration of scrolled borders, two clusters of grapes on end, and leaves in scrolls, on front and back. Straight flat blade with a rounded end. "GORDON & CO." and "PATENT. 1850", stamped incuse on tope corner of blade. One of a set of six.
Material:
Metal
Silver
Dimensions:
W-0.875 L-8 inches
Provenance:
Part of "25 pieces of table silver," given by Miss Margaret H. Jewell.
Credit Line:
Gift of Margaret H. Jewell
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