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Pair of Antique Egyptian Revival Silver Plated Sphinx Knife Rests – Circa 1880
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Pair of Antique Egyptian Revival Silver Plated Sphinx Knife Rests – Circa 1880

19th century
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A Pair of Antique Egyptian Revival Silver Plated Knife Rests modelled as winged sphinxes with stylised headdresses. Each piece is formed with two facing sphinx figures joined by a twisted, rope-like central bar – circa 1880.

* A pair of winged sphinx rests brings a quietly theatrical note to a well-set table.

Measurements:

Height: 1 1/4" (approx. 3cm)

Width: 4" (approx. 10cm)

Total weight: 238g

In good condition – The piece shows only light surface wear consistent with age and gentle handling.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated these Egyptian Revival Knife Rests to the 1880s.

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KD53352
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A Pair of Antique Egyptian Revival Silver Plated Knife Rests modelled as winged sphinxes with stylised headdresses.
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Each piece is formed with two facing sphinx figures joined by a twisted, rope-like central bar – circa 1880.
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fig 1. A pair of Victorian silver-plated knife rests featuring winged sphinx end supports connected by a spiral twist bar.
fig 1. Pair of Antique Egyptian Revival Silver Plated Sphinx Knife Rests – Circa 1880

A pair of winged sphinx rests brings a quietly theatrical note to a well-set table.

Measurements:

Height: 1 1/4" (approx. 3cm)

Width: 4" (approx. 10cm)

Total weight: 238g

In good condition – The piece shows only light surface wear consistent with age and gentle handling.

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated these Egyptian Revival Knife Rests to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1225838
Dealers Internal Ref
KD53352
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Pair of Antique Egyptian Revival Silver Plated Sphinx Knife Rests – Circa 1880

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A pair of Victorian silver-plated knife rests featuring winged sphinx end supports connected by a spiral twist bar.
Pair of Antique Egyptian Revival Silver Plated Sphinx Knife Rests – circa 1880
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A pair of Victorian silver-plated knife rests featuring winged sphinx end supports connected by a spiral twist bar.
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Egyptian Revival tableware became popular during the nineteenth century, particularly following archaeological discoveries and military campaigns in Egypt. Knife rests were designed to keep soiled cutlery off tablecloths, combining functionality with popular decorative themes like sphinxes.

Victorian knife rests were frequently crafted from electroplated nickel silver, solid sterling silver, cut crystal, or cast iron. Silver-plated metal allowed for detailed relief moulding while remaining easy to maintain.

Authentic Victorian pieces often feature manufacturer hallmarks or EPNS stamps near the base or crossbar. They typically demonstrate fine cast details, crisp chasing, and natural patina or minor silver wear along high-contact points.

Antique knife rests bring historical character to modern tablescapes when paired with contemporary linen napkins and minimal flatware. They also function decoratively on a sideboard or as unique desk accessories for holding pens.

Clean silver-plated knife rests gently with a soft microfibre cloth and a mild silver polish formulated for plated metals. Avoid abrasive scrubbers or harsh chemicals that could strip the delicate layer of silver plating over time.
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