About Michelle Lieberman Expertise My expertise is in the area of American sterling silver and coin silver flatware and holloware, including identifying silversmiths and makers, types and patterns of flatware and their usage. I am unable to answer questions pertaining to silverplate or foreign silver.
Experience With over 25 years experience in selling vintage silver, I now devote much of my time educating others in this field.
Education/Credentials BA California State University Los Angeles
Question I bought some knives at an antique show recently. They were advertised as Gorham Chantilly knives. When I got home and examined them closely, I could not find the name, Gorham, on them anywhere. They say "Stainless" on the blades and I can make out faint lettering on the handles - "Sterling Handle". Do you think these are fake?
Answer Hello James.
Gorham often used their Lion/Anchor/G logo instead of spelling out their name. Look for that on the handle near the word Sterling or right at the neck of the handle.
If you can't find it, send a photo of the pattern.
