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park1226 Posts: 102 Registered: Jun 2005	posted 04-10-2013 12:40 PM I was recently discussing the design of the circa 1898 Gorham, Old Baronial pattern with a person who collects it. We could not agree on the origin of this design which has been attributed to William Codman, one of Gorham's most famous designers. I have heard that the animal with teeth piercing the top of the handle is a lion, jaguar, or alternatively a bat with its wings wrapped around the top of the handle. I also recall reading somewhere that the motif is derived from a Venetian Renaissance mask. Does anyone have access to an old catalog devoted to this pattern or other resource that describes its design ? Thanks. Sorry, I do not have a piece to photograph for this posting but it is a common well known pattern. IP: Logged
dragonflywink Posts: 993 Registered: Dec 2002	posted 04-10-2013 01:32 PM "Leopard's mask" for marketing purposes, or "head of a lion" as described in the patent text. 1899 advertisement: 1898 patent: ~Cheryl IP: Logged
Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 Registered: Apr 93	posted 04-10-2013 02:42 PM Excellent reply. Thanks Cheryl. IP: Logged
park1226 Posts: 102 Registered: Jun 2005	posted 04-10-2013 03:18 PM Thanks so much for the quick reply. It seems that I had bits and pieces strung together. You have also made me aware that searching patent records is a useful tool! IP: Logged

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