{"product_id":"buttercup-by-gorham-sterling-silver-cheese-cleaver-hhws-custom-made-5-1-2","title":"Buttercup by Gorham Sterling Silver Cheese Cleaver HHWS  Custom Made 5 1\/2\"","description":"UsedLikeNew\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e TYPE : Cheese Cleaver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e AGE : Post-1940\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e BRAND : Gorham\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e COMPOSITION : Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e MAKER : Gorham\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e PATTERN : Buttercup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eIntricately carved floral motifs carefully arranged along the handle and by the neck of this fanciful pattern are balanced by a slender central panel edged with delicate borders. Introduced in 1899, the graceful clusters of buttercups adorning each piece are reminiscent of hand-sewn Venetian lace and bring to mind the romance of nuptials. This sentimental pattern is equally at home in casual and formal settings, and will enhance everyday dining as well as add a festive touch to special occasions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBUTTERCUP BY GORHAM\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e Sterling Silver CUSTOM MADE HOLLOW HANDLE WITH STAINLESS IMPLEMENT CHEESE CLEAVER APPROX. 5 1\/2\" in the pattern BUTTERCUP BY GORHAM.  It is NOT monogrammed and is in excellent condition. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is a “Custom Made” piece?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCustom made pieces are made from an original piece in your pattern that are not otherwise available or difficult to find on the market, especially in discontinued patterns. Hollow handle items are made from an original handle in your pattern with a new stainless or silverplated implement. Then the piece is hand-finished by a highly skilled silversmith in the USA. All custom orders are made-to-order and usually ship within 5-7 business days. Now that many sterling patterns have been discontinued, custom pieces have become a staple in the sterling silver industry and are widely offered by mainstream sterling flatware dealers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy isn’t a Hollow Handle piece marked\/stamped in any way? Is it sterling?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the hollow handle is sterling and a genuine handle in your pattern, even though it is not usually stamped. Hollow handle items were usually not stamped due to their hollow construction. All of our hollow handle pieces are thoroughly inspected and tested prior to \u003cbr\u003eListed with ExportYourStore.com","brand":"Antique Cupboard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40167026786366,"sku":"mx10_131363630396","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0110\/3311\/6730\/files\/57_0c5bcba7-bccb-4232-9f0c-8556c90922bf.jpg?v=1784084660","url":"https:\/\/antiquecupboard.net\/products\/buttercup-by-gorham-sterling-silver-cheese-cleaver-hhws-custom-made-5-1-2","provider":"Antique Cupboard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}