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Pair of Wmf Racing Greyhound Knife Rests
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Pair of Wmf Racing Greyhound Knife Rests

1900 - 1920
Description

A stylish pair of silver plated Britannia metal knife or cutlery rests in the form of racing greyhounds. They were made by WMF in the early 20th Century and are stamped below with the maker's mark.

They are in good condition for their age. There are a few minor surface marks, some tarnishing and wear to the finish in places but nothing detrimental and they display beautifully. They have been gently cleaned and polished and are ready for use.

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 £6

Rest of the world £25

Physical Dimensions
Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Declaration

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated these Silver Greyhound Knife Rests to the 1920s.

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SA1237398
Description
A stylish pair of silver plated Britannia metal knife or cutlery rests in the form of racing greyhounds. They were made by WMF in the early 20th Century and are stamped below with the maker's mark.

They are in good condition for their age.

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There are a few minor surface marks, some tarnishing and wear to the finish in places but nothing detrimental and they display beautifully.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

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

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 £6

Rest of the world £25

Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated these Silver Greyhound Knife Rests to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1237398
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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
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Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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Archive I A pair of silver-plated knife rests sculpted in the form of running greyhounds with outstretched legs.

Pair of Wmf Racing Greyhound Knife Rests

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A pair of silver-plated knife rests sculpted in the form of running greyhounds with outstretched legs.
Pair of WMF Racing Greyhound Knife Rests
Ref: SA1237398
A pair of silver-plated knife rests sculpted in the form of running greyhounds with outstretched legs.
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  • ObjectKnife Rests
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSilver Plate, Base Metal
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFigurative greyhound form, Outstretched limbs, Cast metal details
  • SizeH 2 cm (1 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 1.5 cm (1 in)

This pair of knife rests belongs to the Art Deco period of the early twentieth century and is made by WMF. Each piece takes the figurative form of a running greyhound with outstretched limbs, sculpted in silver plated Britannia metal. The cast metal details show pointed muzzles, pinned ears, slender torsos and extended legs that form the support frame for cutlery. The finish displays a bright silver colour with visible signs of age including minor surface marks, surface tarnishing and wear to the plating in places. The dimensions measure 2 cm high, 9 cm wide and 1.5 cm deep. These practical decorative accessories find their ideal home on a dining table, sideboard top or kitchen island during formal dinner parties or daily family meals to rest silverware between courses. They bring a touch of vintage sporting character and sculptural design to contemporary table settings while keeping table linens clean.

FAQs

Popularised during the Victorian and Edwardian eras, knife rests were designed to protect tablecloths from soiled cutlery during multi-course meals, often taking decorative figurative forms like animals.

Knife rests were commonly manufactured using electroplated nickel silver, solid sterling silver, cut crystal, brass, and carved horn.

Authentic period pieces typically feature makers marks, such as WMF or EPNS stamps, crisp casting details, and signs of genuine age including minor surface wear or oxidisation.

They can be styled on formal dinner tables alongside contemporary flatware, repurposed as decorative chopstick holders, or displayed on a sideboard as sculptural table accoutrements.

Clean gently using a soft cloth and a specialised silver polish, avoiding abrasive pads or harsh chemicals that can strip the silver plating.
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