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Birmingham 1850 Beautiful English Hallmarked Solid Silver and Mother of Pearl Large Master Butter Knife by Yapp and Woodward.
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Birmingham 1850 Beautiful English Hallmarked Solid Silver and Mother of Pearl Large Master Butter Knife by Yapp and Woodward.

19th century
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Beautiful Birmingham 1850 early Victorian English hallmarked solid silver and mother of pearl large master size butter or pate knife. the lovely curved and shaped asymmetrically engraved blade is supported by a mother of pearl handle.

The reverse of the blade has an interesting inscription from when the knife was given as an award for "British Plants" on June 12, 1850, the year of manufacture. It is believed to have been awarded by the Royal Botanic Society to F. Wigan, Esq.

Weight-45 grams.

Size-7 inches long by 1 1/8 inches wide.

Made by makers Yapp and Woodward, having very clear hallmarks, and an attractive rattail to the reverse.

A fine example of an early Victorian butter knife, which could also be used for pate and the like. It will be an impressive piece on the table or make a lovely gift.

In very good condition.

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Serpentine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.

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Beautiful Birmingham 1850 early Victorian English hallmarked solid silver and mother of pearl large master size butter or pate knife. the lovely curved and shaped asymmetrically engraved blade is supported by a mother of pearl handle.
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The reverse of the blade has an interesting inscription from when the knife was given as an award for "British Plants" on June 12, 1850, the year of manufacture.
Serpentine Antiques

It is believed to have been awarded by the Royal Botanic Society to F. Wigan, Esq.

fig 1. Birmingham 1850 beautiful English hallmarked solid silver and mother of pearl large master butter knife by Yapp and Woodward.
fig 1. Birmingham 1850 Beautiful English Hallmarked Solid Silver and Mother of Pearl Large Master Butter Knife by Yapp and Woodward.

Weight-45 grams.

Size-7 inches long by 1 1/8 inches wide.

Made by makers Yapp and Woodward, having very clear hallmarks, and an attractive rattail to the reverse.

A fine example of an early Victorian butter knife, which could also be used for pate and the like. It will be an impressive piece on the table or make a lovely gift.

In very good condition.

Date of Manufacture

Serpentine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA36022
Dealers Internal Ref
5372
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Birmingham 1850 beautiful English hallmarked solid silver and mother of pearl large master butter knife by Yapp and Woodward.
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