Gorham "Medallion" Sterling Silver Cake Knife

Cased Gorham "Medallion" Sterling Silver Saw-Spined Cake Knife

the pattern designed in 1864 by George Wilkinson (1819-1894), Providence, Rhode Island, the blade with saw-edge spine and engraved with palmettes, monogrammed "LMW", presented in the original plum satin- and velvet-lined case.
l. 10-3/4"; 3.29 t. oz.; case 10-3/4" x 2-1/4"

Notes: Although without retailer's mark, this lot has the rosette, honeysuckle and palmette pattern struck on the reverse of the handle, a design element which was evidently exclusive to the Gorham "Medallion" supplied to Tiffany & Co.
Condition Report: **In good condition with the usual scuffs and wear commensurate with age, but no dents or breaks; nice engraving and relatively crisp medallion. Marked on the reverse "Sterling / Pat. 1864" and with the Gorham "lion-anchor-G" trademark. The case is in poor condition, with the hinge split and the case halves separated. The leather is missing on the bottom and the rear lower half, and that on the lid is split in a few places, with scuffing throughout. The interior lid pad is detached but present, and the fitted velvet on the lower half has the nap worn on the spots of relief and contact, but the lining is not torn on either half.