Pattern: Versailles,Brand: Gorham,Type: Flatware - Knives,Age: Post-1940,Composition: Sterling Silver,Maker: Gorham,Country of Origin: France Presented is a great quality set of 12 sterling silver handled butter knives by Gorham. These knives are made in the attractive Versailles pattern, which began production in 1888. Versailles is a mixed motif pattern with classical themes. One side of the handle has a blank cartouche, perfect for a monogram or inscription of your choice. The blades are stainless steel. The set is in great overall condition. The blades are all well attached to the handles, with no separations or wiggling. A couple of the knives have dings to the ends of the handles, which are only visible when the knives are viewed at that very specific angle, not when the knives are part of a table setting, for example. There are no splits, no dents, no breaks, no monograms, no monogram removals, and no repairs. Each knife is hallmarked on the blade with the Gorham maker's mark as well as stainless blade and sterling handle. Each knife is about 6 1/2 inches long.