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Early Victorian Silver & Mother-of-pearl Butter Knife
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Early Victorian Silver & Mother-of-pearl Butter Knife

19th century
Sold 19 February 2025 · Jeff Sims Antiques
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Description

A lovely silver bladed butter knife, dating from early in the Victorian era. This excellent piece has a lovely, curved and engraved silver blade. The handle is carved and shaped mother-of-pearl. A delightful, practical example and a great gift idea. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£24.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no chips to the handle and no dents or splits to the silver.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- Birmingham 1851.

Maker :- George Unite.

Length :- 19.7 cms.

Width of blade (widest point) :- 2.8 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Silver Butter Knife to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1105972
Dealers Internal Reference
13647
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Description
A lovely silver bladed butter knife, dating from early in the Victorian era. This excellent piece has a lovely, curved and engraved silver blade. The handle is carved and shaped mother-of-pearl. A delightful, practical example and a great gift idea. Dimensions below.
fig 1. An overhead view of an antique Victorian silver butter knife featuring an elaborately engraved blade and a carved mother-of-pearl handle.
fig 1. Early Victorian Silver & Mother-of-pearl Butter Knife

Postage and packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£24.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no chips to the handle and no dents or splits to the silver.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- Birmingham 1851.

Maker :- George Unite.

Length :- 19.7 cms.

Width of blade (widest point) :- 2.8 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Silver Butter Knife to the 1850s.

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1105972
Dealers Internal Ref
13647
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

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An overhead view of an antique Victorian silver butter knife featuring an elaborately engraved blade and a carved mother-of-pearl handle.
Early Victorian silver & mother-of-pearl butter knife
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCutlery
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling silver, Mother-of-pearl
  • ColourSilver and Cream
  • MotifsScroll engraving, Carved handle, Scalloped blade
  • SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 3 cm (1 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

Early Victorian flatware is characterised by intricate floral and scroll engravings, combining functional utility with decorative craftsmanship influenced by Gothic and Rococo revivals.

These utensils typically feature sterling silver or silver-plated blades paired with handles carved from natural mother-of-pearl, bone, or ivory, secured with metal ferrule collars.

Authentic pieces usually bear British hallmarks indicating the assay office, makers mark, and standard of silver, alongside signs of age-appropriate patina and wear on the mother-of-pearl.

It can be displayed on a decorative tray, used within a tablescape for formal dining, or integrated into a curated display of antique tabletop accessories.

Clean gently with warm soapy water and a soft cloth, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can damage mother-of-pearl or strip the silver of its characteristic oxidisation in recessed engravings.
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