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Victorian Pair Silver Butter Knives Sheffield 1896
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Victorian Pair Silver Butter Knives Sheffield 1896

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Aramis Antiques
Description

A lovely Victorian pair of silver butter knives with clear hallmarks for Sheffield 1896 and maker’s mark for Henry Wigful. This beautiful pair of butter knives are presented in their original purple velvet & ribbon lined box. They have typically shaped blades with line engraving and pleasing handles with a subtle outswept lions paw motif. In excellent condition. Very fine for elegant entertaining.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15.2cm (5.98")
Width
2.2cm (0.87")
Depth
2.2cm (0.87")
Declaration

Aramis Antiques has dated these Victorian Silver Butter Knives to the 1900s.

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SA1191074
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A lovely Victorian pair of silver butter knives with clear hallmarks for Sheffield 1896 and maker’s mark for Henry Wigful.
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This beautiful pair of butter knives are presented in their original purple velvet & ribbon lined box.
Aramis Antiques

They have typically shaped blades with line engraving and pleasing handles with a subtle outswept lions paw motif. In excellent condition. Very fine for elegant entertaining.

Height
15.2cm (5.98")
Width
2.2cm (0.87")
Depth
2.2cm (0.87")
Date of Manufacture

Aramis Antiques has dated these Victorian Silver Butter Knives to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1191074
Aramis Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2020
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A pair of Victorian sterling silver butter knives with shaped blades and engraved handles, displayed inside an open purple silk and velvet lined fitted case.
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A pair of Victorian sterling silver butter knives with shaped blades and engraved handles, displayed inside an open purple silk and velvet lined fitted case.
Victorian pair silver butter knives Sheffield 1896
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A pair of Victorian sterling silver butter knives with shaped blades and engraved handles, displayed inside an open purple silk and velvet lined fitted case.
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Victorian sterling silver flatware often features ornamental motifs, engraved patterns, and specialized functional forms tailored for formal dining rituals. Cased sets were particularly popular during the late nineteenth century as ceremonial gifts and tea table accessories.

Butter knives from this period were crafted from solid sterling silver or silver plate, featuring forged blades joined to handles that were either solid or filled. Precision drop-forging and hand-engraving techniques were combined to produce detailed decorative patterns and durable working edges.

Authentic Sheffield silver from 1896 carries a distinct set of official assay marks: the crown symbol for the Sheffield assay office, the lion passant indicating sterling purity, a specific date letter corresponding to 1896, and the makers initials.

Cased silver flatware can be displayed open on a sideboard or within a glass display cabinet to showcase the fabric lining and metal craftsmanship. The individual utensils may also be incorporated into contemporary table settings to add historical contrast during formal meals or afternoon tea.

Silver spreaders should be washed gently by hand in warm water with mild soap and dried immediately with a soft cloth to prevent water spots. Stored flatware benefits from anti-tarnish cloth linings or fitted leatherette display cases kept away from direct moisture and ambient humidity.
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