Collection Highlights
Thoughts on African Colonization
Date:
1832
Object Number:
LIB.E448.G24.1832
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Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
Table knives (12) (Old Medici)
Object Number:
INV.14492a-l
Date:
c. 1883
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each overall: 8 7/8 x 7/8 x 7/8 in. ( 22.5 x 2.2 x 2.2 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on blade: incuse mark of "GORHAM MFG. CO."
Description:
Twelve silver table knives in the "Old Medici" pattern with trifoil-end handles decorated with oxidized and chased Renaissance-style ornament and costumed figures. Stainless steel blades have incuse stamp, "GORHAM MFG. CO" on obverse side.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder, 12/14/73
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
