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A Rare York Silver Georgian Butter Knife

18th century
Sold 20 July 2026 · Jeff Sims Antiques
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Description

A wonderful silver butter knife assayed at the sought after York Office. This fine example is in Old English pattern and has script initials MB engraved to the top front. The blade is curved and shaped and the silver is of good gauge. York silver is always in great demand and ta butter knife is both collectible and usable. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£45.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- York 1830.

Maker :- Barber, Cattle & North.

Length :- 18.3 cms.

Width :- 3 cms.

Depth :- 1.5 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Georgian Silver Butter Knife to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1207427
Dealers Internal Reference
13946
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Description
A wonderful silver butter knife assayed at the sought after York Office. This fine example is in Old English pattern and has script initials MB engraved to the top front. The blade is curved and shaped and the silver is of good gauge. York silver is always in great demand and ta butter knife is both collectible and usable. Dimensions below.
fig 1. An overhead view of an antique Georgian silver butter knife with an engraved handle and shaped blade lying on a neutral surface.
fig 1. A Rare York Silver Georgian Butter Knife

Postage and packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£45.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- York 1830.

Maker :- Barber, Cattle & North.

Length :- 18.3 cms.

Width :- 3 cms.

Depth :- 1.5 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Georgian Silver Butter Knife to the Georgian era.

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1207427
Dealers Internal Ref
13946
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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An overhead view of an antique Georgian silver butter knife with an engraved handle and shaped blade lying on a neutral surface.
A rare York silver Georgian butter knife
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An overhead view of an antique Georgian silver butter knife with an engraved handle and shaped blade lying on a neutral surface.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCutlery
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngraved monogram, Shaped blade, Fiddle handle
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 2 cm (1 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

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Georgian silver cutlery spans the reigns of the Kings George from 1714 to 1830, characterised by classical proportions, elegant hand-engraved motifs, and substantial sterling silver construction.

Traditional butter knives from this period were predominantly crafted from sterling silver, often featuring blades forged integrally with the handle or attached to bone, ivory, or mother-of-pearl grips.

Authentic pieces are identified through legible hallmarks, including the makers mark, standard mark, duty mark, and the town mark indicating the assay office or provincial location of manufacture.

Antique silverware can be displayed on dining table centres, incorporated into tablescape collections, or framed in shadow boxes to add historical depth and metallic contrast to modern spaces.

Preserve antique silver by washing it in warm water with mild, phosphate-free soap, drying it immediately with a soft cotton cloth, and avoiding harsh abrasive dips that strip the natural patina.
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