Wonderful mid-Victorian master butter knife with a sterling silver blade and collar and lovely mother-of-pearl handle. The blade is ornately engraved with scrolling foliage and decorated with an applied acanthus leaf to reverse. The handle is made of thick, quality nacre and decorated with reeded borders. The mother-of-pearl has beautiful deep lustre and rich colouring.

This would also make for a wonderful caviar knife.

Exquisite example of Victorian cutlery that will add elegance and luxury to any dinner table.

Maker: Martin, Hall & Co
Assay office: Sheffield
Date: 1857

41.05 g
18.5 cm
2.5 cm wide across the blade
1.7 x 0.8 cm across widest part of handle

Excellent antique condition. Internal crack to handle.

Wonderful mid-Victorian master butter knife with a sterling silver blade and collar and lovely mother-of-pearl handle. The blade is ornately engraved with scrolling foliage and decorated with an applied acanthus leaf to reverse. The handle is made of thick, quality nacre and decorated with reeded borders. The mother-of-pearl has beautiful deep lustre and rich colouring.

This would also make for a wonderful caviar knife.

Exquisite example of Victorian cutlery that will add elegance and luxury to any dinner table.

Maker: Martin, Hall & Co
Assay office: Sheffield
Date: 1857

41.05 g
18.5 cm
2.5 cm wide across the blade
1.7 x 0.8 cm across widest part of handle

Excellent antique condition. Internal crack to handle.

Εποχή
1400-1900
Αριθμός αντικειμένων
1
Martin, Hall & Co (1857)
Σχεδιαστής/Καλλιτέχνης/Δημιουργός
Master butter knife / caviar spreader with foliate blade and thick nacre handle
Κατάσταση
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
18.5 cm
Width
2.5 cm
1850-1900

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