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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 beaded borders on the handles.

Each piece is fully hallmarked for Sheffield, 1924 and the maker William Yates.

They are in good condition for their age. The handles have a few minor dents and dinks on and there is some tarnishing on the blades however they display well as a set. 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 and some light scuffs and marks around the edges but nothing detrimental.

Approximate Measurements :

Length of Knife : 6 3/4” / 17cm

Box : 7 1/2” / 19cm 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

Rest of the world £25

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated these Antique Silver Butter Knives to the 1920s.

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SA1217515
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 beaded borders on the handles.

Each piece is fully hallmarked for Sheffield, 1924 and the maker William Yates.

They are in good condition for their age.

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The handles have a few minor dents and dinks on and there is some tarnishing on the blades however they display well as a set.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

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

fig 1. A set of six antique silver-handled butter knives arranged inside a velvet and satin lined presentation case.
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 and some light scuffs and marks around the edges but nothing detrimental.

fig 2. A set of six antique silver-handled butter knives arranged inside a velvet and satin lined presentation case.
fig 2. Set of 6 Antique Silver Handled Butter Knives

Approximate Measurements :

Length of Knife : 6 3/4” / 17cm

Box : 7 1/2” / 19cm 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

Rest of the world £25

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated these Antique Silver Butter Knives to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1217515
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 set of six antique silver-handled butter knives arranged inside a velvet and satin lined presentation case.
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FAQs

Cased silver butter knife sets gained popularity during the 19th and early 20th centuries as refined dining accessories for afternoon tea and formal dinner service. They were typically presented in fitted velvet-lined boxes to protect the silver handles and blades when not in use.

These knives frequently feature hollow sterling silver or silver-plated handles filled with pitch or resin for weight, paired with silver-plated or stainless steel blades. The fitted presentation boxes were traditionally constructed from wood clad in leatherette or paper, lined with silk and velvet.

Authentic silver cutlery features stamped hallmarks on either the handles or blades, indicating the maker, purity, town of origin, and date letter. Genuine sets often show uniform design motifs, such as beaded or reeded borders, and slight hand-finishing variations across the individual pieces.

Cased silver knives can be used to elevate contemporary afternoon tea settings, breakfast tables, or charcuterie boards. They pair well with modern ceramic dinnerware and crisp linen napkins to create a mixed-era table setting.

Wash silver knives by hand in warm soapy water, avoiding soaking, as prolonged immersion or dishwashers can degrade the internal adhesive securing the blades to the handles. Dry immediately with a soft cloth and store in their original lined presentation box to prevent tarnish and scratching.
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