Gorham Coin Silver Medallion Butter Knife c1860

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FINEST c1860 GORHAM COIN SILVER PORTRAIT MEDALLION BUTTER KNIFE; ANCIENT GREEK INSPIRED CLASSICAL PORTRAIT WITHIN OVAL FRAME; ELABORATE HAND ENGRAVED BORDER DECORATION; UNMARKED We are pleased to offer this beautifully designed and meticulously hand crafted, c1860 Gorham coin silver portrait medallion butter knife. Known for limited production and elegant almost regal visual appeal. Medallion wares are eagerly sought by collectors. Gorham, Tiffany and several of the smaller American firms offered both flat and hollow portrait silver. From the same collection, near identical, and monogrammed the same as the fully hallmarked Gorham medallion pieces already listed, we believe this butter knife from Gorham as well. The knife with elegant, alternate shaded panelled oval cap handle. Richly detailed ancient Greek inspired young male profile, on pebbled ground. Thick, oval picture frame. Elaborate bright cut engraved ribbon, leaf and vine decoration. Continuing to off-set rounded blade. Gothic "SMM" to one side only. This mid 19th century American coin silver medallion butter knife is 7 3/4 inches long. Exceptionally thick, heavy guage coin silver construction, weighs 2 ounces. In excellent condition. Rich, lustreous silver patina throughout. The elegant ancient Greek inspired portrait medallion and extensive border decoration read more

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