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Superb Pair of Early Victorian Cast Silver Knife Rests by John Gilbert, Birmingham 1858
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Superb Pair of Early Victorian Cast Silver Knife Rests by John Gilbert, Birmingham 1858

19th century
Sold 13 January 2026 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Description

This is a very good quality pair of early Victorian cast solid silver plated knife rests. They have a very good silver gauge and attractive design.

Hallmarks:

JG for John Gilbert.

Lion Passant.

Birmibngham Assay Mark.

Date letter J for 1858.

Duty Mark.

Dimensions:

Maximum height: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

Length: 8cm / 3 inches.

Combined weight: 87 g

Condition:

Excellent.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £18 International Signed For.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated these Antique Silver Knife Rests to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1075455
Dealers Internal Reference
JUIN91
Description
This is a very good quality pair of early Victorian cast solid silver plated knife rests. They have a very good silver gauge and attractive design.

Hallmarks:

JG for John Gilbert.

Lion Passant.

Birmibngham Assay Mark.

fig 1. A pair of cast silver knife rests featuring shaped scroll ends and a central bar, set against a neutral grey background.
fig 1. Superb Pair of Early Victorian Cast Silver Knife Rests by John Gilbert, Birmingham 1858

Date letter J for 1858.

Duty Mark.

Dimensions:

Maximum height: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

Length: 8cm / 3 inches.

Combined weight: 87 g

Condition:

Excellent.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

fig 2. A pair of cast silver knife rests featuring shaped scroll ends and a central bar, set against a neutral grey background.
fig 2. Superb Pair of Early Victorian Cast Silver Knife Rests by John Gilbert, Birmingham 1858

Postage overseas: £18 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated these Antique Silver Knife Rests to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1075455
Dealers Internal Ref
JUIN91
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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A pair of cast silver knife rests featuring shaped scroll ends and a central bar, set against a neutral grey background.
SUPERB PAIR OF EARLY VICTORIAN CAST SILVER KNIFE RESTS BY JOHN GILBERT, BIRMINGHAM 1858
Ref: SA1075455
A pair of cast silver knife rests featuring shaped scroll ends and a central bar, set against a neutral grey background.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTableware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsScroll ends, Cast decoration, Central bar
  • SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 8 cm (3 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Knife rests became popular in European dining during the late 18th and 19th centuries to prevent carving knives and forks from soiling the tablecloth between courses.

They were typically cast or forged from sterling silver, plate, brass, porcelain, or glass, often featuring intricate pierced or moulded decorative ends.

Authentic pieces usually bear clear British hallmarks including a makers mark, standard mark, town assay mark, and date letter indicating the year of production.

These small decorative objects can be displayed on a sideboard top, used in traditional table settings, or housed in a glass cabinet as part of a curated collection.

Clean with a non-abrasive silver polish and a soft microfibre cloth only when necessary, avoiding harsh dips that can strip the original patina and hallmark details.
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