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Victorian Aesthetic Movement Silver & Banded Agate Knife and Fork Set by Walter & John Barnard, London 1881
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Victorian Aesthetic Movement Silver & Banded Agate Knife and Fork Set by Walter & John Barnard, London 1881

19th century
Sold 15 June 2026 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Victorian Aesthetic Movement Silver & Banded Agate Knife and Fork Set by Walter & John Barnard, London 1881” found a buyer.

It was listed by Julie Cartwright Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Description

This is a fine and rather beautiful Victorian cased silver travelling / christening knife and fork set. Made by the illustrious Barnard family, the blades exquisitely engraved with Aesthetic Movement motifs. The distinctive criss-cross pattern silver ferrules with fabulous faceted banded agate handles. The set comes in its presentation box, lined with velvet and satin.

Hallmarks:

WBJ for Walter & John Barnard.

Lion Passant.

London Assay Mark.

Date letter "E" & "F" for 1881.

Duty mark.

Dimensions:

Knife length: 19.5cm / 7.6 inches.

Fork length: 17cm / 6.5 inches.

Condition:

Excellent.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £45.00

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

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Agate Knife and Fork to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1214218
Dealers Internal Reference
MAI84
Description
This is a fine and rather beautiful Victorian cased silver travelling / christening knife and fork set.
“
Made by the illustrious Barnard family, the blades exquisitely engraved with Aesthetic Movement motifs.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

The distinctive criss-cross pattern silver ferrules with fabulous faceted banded agate handles. The set comes in its presentation box, lined with velvet and satin.

fig 1. An antique Victorian silver knife and fork set featuring engraved floral blades and dark banded agate handles.
fig 1. Victorian Aesthetic Movement Silver & Banded Agate Knife and Fork Set by Walter & John Barnard, London 1881

Hallmarks:

WBJ for Walter & John Barnard.

Lion Passant.

London Assay Mark.

Date letter "E" & "F" for 1881.

Duty mark.

Dimensions:

Knife length: 19.5cm / 7.6 inches.

Fork length: 17cm / 6.5 inches.

Condition:

Excellent.

fig 2. An antique Victorian silver knife and fork set featuring engraved floral blades and dark banded agate handles.
fig 2. Victorian Aesthetic Movement Silver & Banded Agate Knife and Fork Set by Walter & John Barnard, London 1881

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £45.00

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
1cm (0.39")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Agate Knife and Fork to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1214218
Dealers Internal Ref
MAI84
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Julie Cartwright Antiques Profile Page

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An antique Victorian silver knife and fork set featuring engraved floral blades and dark banded agate handles.
VICTORIAN AESTHETIC MOVEMENT SILVER & BANDED AGATE KNIFE AND FORK SET BY WALTER & JOHN BARNARD, LONDON 1881
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An antique Victorian silver knife and fork set featuring engraved floral blades and dark banded agate handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCutlery Set
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Aesthetic Movement
  • MaterialSilver, Banded Agate
  • ColourSilver and Dark Brown
  • MotifsEngraved foliage, Textured silver collars, Natural banded stone
  • SizeH 1 cm (0 in) x W 18 cm (7 in) x D 1.5 cm (1 in)

FAQs

The Victorian Aesthetic Movement, spanning the late 19th century, emphasised visual and artistic qualities over moral or narrative themes, frequently incorporating natural motifs, asymmetrical compositions, and influences from Japanese art.

These pieces typically combine sterling silver blades and tines with handles carved from natural banded agate or chalcedony, often secured with collars featuring textured or engraved details.

Authenticity is verified by examining hallmarks stamped on the silver components, which indicate the maker, assay office, and year of manufacture, alongside natural mineral inclusions and hand-carving marks on the stone handles.

These items can be displayed within glass-fronted cabinets, used as tabletop styling objects on sideboards, or incorporated into formal dining settings to add historical texture and contrasting materials.

Preservation requires hand washing with mild detergent and warm water, avoiding abrasive polishes on the stone handles, and storing them in tarnish-resistant cloth or lined boxes to prevent surface scratches.
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