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Set of 6 Antique Silver Handled Butter Knives
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Set of 6 Antique Silver Handled Butter Knives

1900 - 1920
Description

A good example of a set of 6 antique butter knives with sterling silver handles and silver plated blades. They are good quality pieces with decorative details on the handles.

Each piece is fully hallmarked for Sheffield, 1918 and the maker James Deakin & Sons.

They are in very good condition for their age. The handles have a few minor dents and dinks and there is some light wear on the blades but nothing detrimental. They have been gently cleaned and polished and are ready for use.

The set comes in its original fitted box with a velvet and silk interior. The box is in good condition with some minor staining and wear to the silk bands on the hinges and some light scuffs and marks around the edges but nothing detrimental.

Approximate Measurements :

Length of Knife : 6 1/4" / 16cm

Box : 8 1/4” / 21cm x 6" / 15cm

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £7

Physical Dimensions
Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Cased Silver Spoon Set to the 1900s.

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SA1196407
Description
A good example of a set of 6 antique butter knives with sterling silver handles and silver plated blades. They are good quality pieces with decorative details on the handles.

Each piece is fully hallmarked for Sheffield, 1918 and the maker James Deakin & Sons.

They are in very good condition for their age.

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The handles have a few minor dents and dinks and there is some light wear on the blades but nothing detrimental.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

They have been gently cleaned and polished and are ready for use.

fig 1. A cased set of six silver teaspoons and matching sugar tongs arranged in a blue velvet lined presentation box with cream satin lid.
fig 1. Set of 6 Antique Silver Handled Butter Knives

The set comes in its original fitted box with a velvet and silk interior. The box is in good condition with some minor staining and wear to the silk bands on the hinges and some light scuffs and marks around the edges but nothing detrimental.

fig 2. A cased set of six silver teaspoons and matching sugar tongs arranged in a blue velvet lined presentation box with cream satin lid.
fig 2. Set of 6 Antique Silver Handled Butter Knives

Approximate Measurements :

Length of Knife : 6 1/4" / 16cm

Box : 8 1/4” / 21cm x 6" / 15cm

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £7

Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Cased Silver Spoon Set to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1196407
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2016

Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors Profile Page

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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A cased set of six silver teaspoons and matching sugar tongs arranged in a blue velvet lined presentation box with cream satin lid.
Set of 6 Antique Silver Handled Butter Knives
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FAQs

Cased silver spoon sets gained widespread popularity during the Victorian era as customary commemorative gifts for weddings and christenings. Designed for afternoon tea service, these sets featured coordinated spoons alongside sugar tongs or butter knives within bespoke presentation boxes.

These sets were produced using solid sterling silver or silver plate, often featuring cast or stamped decorative handles. The presentation cases were constructed from wood covered in leatherette, lined with silk, satin, and velvet fitted bases.

Authenticity is verified by hallmarking on the stems or bowls of the spoons, indicating metal purity, maker, location, and date of manufacture. Additional indicators include precise hand-chasing, original fitted case proportions, and period-accurate wear along contact surfaces.

The open presentation case can be displayed flat or propped on a sideboard top or within a glass display cabinet. Individual pieces can also be incorporated into active table settings during formal dining or afternoon tea occasions.

Silver elements require periodic polishing with dedicated non-abrasive silver cloths to prevent tarnish and sulphur oxidation. Cases should be kept in dry environments away from direct sunlight to preserve the velvet lining and silk interior.
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