Mythologique by Gorham Sterling Silver Dessert Knife FH All Sterling 8 3/8"

• BRAND : Gorham
• PATTERN : Mythologique
• TYPE : Knife
• COMPOSITION : Sterling Silver
• AGE : 1850-1899
• MAKER : Gorham

The Mythologique pattern was designed by
Antoine Heller, a French silversmith trained under the influence of the E´cole
des Beaux-Arts in the studio of Jean-Le´on Ge´rome. Joining Gorham in 1881
after a brief stint at Tiffany Co., Heller served as the company's chief
designer until his death in 1904, and led the company in adopting the academic
style that harkened back to ancient Greek and Roman traditions. He was
especially known for the precision with which he executed the steel dies that
would be used for the drop presses. This talent was remarked upon with envy by
several French critics and journals including La France, who lauded, "M. Heller
is at once an inspired artist, having the gift of style, of grace and of
elegance; and a workman possessing a skill without a rival-a hand for which no
obstacle exists. Notice how are modeled, posed, and-if I dare so to
speak-harmonized ... the mythological personages of these spoons, engraved in
relief upon squares of steel. It is perfection." Each example of Mythologique
flatware was decorated with one of 24 intricately wrought mythological figures
and scenes, surrounded by classical ornamentation.

Mythologique by Gorham


Sterling silver old mark flat handle all sterling Dessert Knife 8 3/8" in the multi-motif pattern Mythologique by Gorham. It is monogrammed on the reverse (monos vary) and is in excellent condition.



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