Mythologique by Gorham Sterling Silver Letter Opener HH with Stainless Custom 8"

• BRAND : Gorham
• PATTERN : Mythologique
• TYPE : Letter Opener
• COMPOSITION : Sterling Silver
• AGE : Post-1940
• 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 custom made hollow handle with stainless implement Letter Opener 8" in the pattern Mythologique by Gorham. It is not monogrammed and is in excellent condition.

What is a Custom Made piece?

Custom 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 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.

Why isn't a Hollow Handle piece marked/stamped in any way? Is it sterling?

Yes, 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
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