8 sterling fruit knives by Gorham from their Aesthetic Period c 1885. Sterling handle cast with Oriental village scene on both front and back. Bladed with brite cut designs. 6" long. Marked with the Gorham logo and #5.
Gorham was quite prolific during the Aesthetic Movement with many designs incorporating the Japanese subjects and motifs. Similar knives with Japanese Kodzuka (bronze) handles have identical brite cutting on the blades.