Gorham The Baronial Pattern Serving Knife Purpose

[silverly]

Wondering if anyone knows the purpose of this knife. It is about 12 3/8” long and weighs 176g.

[juantotree]

It looks like a fish serving knife, one usually used in conjuction with a matching fork.

Martin

[JayT]

Hello
Another possibility is a frozen dessert or cake knife as the blade is slightly dished, unlike a flat fish serving knife.
A google search for “antique frozen dessert serving knife” will show you examples.
Regards.

[silverly]

Thank you both for your responses. Actually, the blade is completely flat. It is shadows that make it look otherwise.

[dragonflywink]

It's an ice cream knife - Gorham called them 'ice cream slicers' in period catalogs. Here is one shown in the 'King George' pattern:





~Cheryl

[silverly]

Perfect! Thank you, Cheryl