Medallion mixed metal paper knife, ca 1890. Cruciform with silver profiles hewn from the irregular hand-hammered copper body. The salvaged version, based on the archaeological excavations at Pompeii and Herculaneum, of the popular Classical pattern. Fully marked with makers stamp (Hayes & McFarland), phrase Sterling & Other Metals, and no. 40. Hayes & McFarland merged with two other makers in 1903 to form the Mt Vernon Silversmiths Company which, in turn, was acquired by Gorham in 1913. Very good condition with nice toning. Dimensions: H 12 7/8 x W 4 1/4 in. #CC608