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Pair of Victorian Crystal Glass Knife Rests, Circa 1880
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Pair of Victorian Crystal Glass Knife Rests, Circa 1880

19th century
Description

This is a very handsome pair of Victorian sliced-cut crystal glass knife rests. They were made circa 1880. The faceted bar with unusual hexagonal terminals . They were used to rest carving knives.

Shown on the last picture with an Antique French table knife for illustration purposes.

Dimensions:

Length: 10cm / 4 inches.

Condition:

Knife rests in very good condition.

Minor fleabites here and there commensurate with age and use.

Postage:

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Postage UK: £5 1st class.

Postage overseas: £10 Standard parcel.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated these Victorian Glass Knife Rests to the Victorian era.

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SA746397
Dealers Internal Reference
NOV86
Description
This is a very handsome pair of Victorian sliced-cut crystal glass knife rests. They were made circa 1880. The faceted bar with unusual hexagonal terminals . They were used to rest carving knives.

Shown on the last picture with an Antique French table knife for illustration purposes.

fig 1. A pair of clear Victorian cut crystal glass knife rests featuring faceted octagonal ends and a central connecting bar.
fig 1. Pair of Victorian Crystal Glass Knife Rests, Circa 1880

Dimensions:

Length: 10cm / 4 inches.

Condition:

Knife rests in very good condition.

Minor fleabites here and there commensurate with age and use.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 1st class.

fig 2. A pair of clear Victorian cut crystal glass knife rests featuring faceted octagonal ends and a central connecting bar.
fig 2. Pair of Victorian Crystal Glass Knife Rests, Circa 1880

Postage overseas: £10 Standard parcel.

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
4cm (1.57")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated these Victorian Glass Knife Rests to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA746397
Dealers Internal Ref
NOV86
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Archive I A pair of clear Victorian cut crystal glass knife rests featuring faceted octagonal ends and a central connecting bar.

PAIR OF VICTORIAN CRYSTAL GLASS KNIFE RESTS, CIRCA 1880

Archive II A pair of clear Victorian cut crystal glass knife rests featuring faceted octagonal ends and a central connecting bar. View II
Archive III A pair of clear Victorian cut crystal glass knife rests featuring faceted octagonal ends and a central connecting bar. View III
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Archive V A pair of clear Victorian cut crystal glass knife rests featuring faceted octagonal ends and a central connecting bar. View V
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Julie Cartwright Antiques
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A pair of clear Victorian cut crystal glass knife rests featuring faceted octagonal ends and a central connecting bar.
PAIR OF VICTORIAN CRYSTAL GLASS KNIFE RESTS, CIRCA 1880
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A pair of clear Victorian cut crystal glass knife rests featuring faceted octagonal ends and a central connecting bar.
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FAQs

Knife rests were introduced to formal dining settings to elevate used carving and dining knives off the tablecloth, preventing grease stains and protecting fine linens.

Victorian knife rests were commonly crafted from moulded or cut crystal glass, silver plate, sterling silver, bone, or porcelain, designed with faceted ends to prevent rolling.

Authentic pieces often exhibit slight hand-cut irregularities, sharp faceting, lead crystal weight, and subtle wear or tiny chips on the base where they met surfaces.

These glass accessories can be incorporated into contemporary dinner party tablescapes as functional cutlery rests or repurposed as minimalist brush rests on a writing desk.

Hand wash gently in lukewarm water using mild dish soap and a soft cloth, avoiding dishwashers which can cause clouding or damage to delicate faceted edges.
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