American Mixed Metal Paper Knife in Archaeological Medallion Pattern

646-863-5416 Sale Price: $4,800.00 Stock #CC608 click to view additional pictures American Mixed Metal Paper Knife in Archaeological Medallion Pattern click to view larger pictures Tweet Sale Price: $4,800.00 Make an Offer Medallion mixed metal paper knife, ca 1890. Cruciform with silver profiles “hewn” from the irregular hand-hammered copper body. The “salvaged” version, based on the archaeological excavations at Pompeii and Herculaneum, of the popular Classical pattern. Fully marked with maker’s stamp (Hayes & McFarland), phrase “Sterling & Other Metals”, and no. 40. Hayes & McFarland merged with two other makers in 1903 to form the Mt Vernon Silversmiths Company which, in turn, was acquired by Gorham in 1913. Very good condition with nice toning. Dimensions: H 12 7/8 x W 4 1/4 in. #CC608

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