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Cased Victorian Silver Plated Cake Knife by Jonas Bowen & Sons, Birmingham Circa 1870
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Cased Victorian Silver Plated Cake Knife by Jonas Bowen & Sons, Birmingham Circa 1870

19th century
Sold 31 May 2025 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Cased Victorian Silver Plated Cake Knife by Jonas Bowen & Sons, Birmingham Circa 1870” found a buyer.

It was listed by Julie Cartwright Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Description

This beautiful Victorian silver plated large size cake knife was made by Jonas Bowen and Sons, active in Birmingham from c.1870. The generous silver blade engraved with Gothic style decorations, very much in the 1870's style. The ferrule with decorative strap-work decorations fitted with a bone handle. Serrated blade.

Presented in its original case lined with satin and velvet interior. Cased silver plated cake knives are few and far between and this is a superb example.

Electroplated Hallmarks:

JB&S for Jonas Bowen & Sons

EP

Dimensions:

Length: 30cm / 12 inches.

Condition:

Excellent.

Silver in very good condition.

mother of pearl handles in very good condition.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £18 International Signed For.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Plated Cake Knife to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1142282
Dealers Internal Reference
MAI94
Description
This beautiful Victorian silver plated large size cake knife was made by Jonas Bowen and Sons, active in Birmingham from c.1870. The generous silver blade engraved with Gothic style decorations, very much in the 1870's style. The ferrule with decorative strap-work decorations fitted with a bone handle. Serrated blade.
fig 1. An antique silver-plated cake knife with an engraved blade and light-coloured handle rests inside a black presentation box lined with blue pleated velvet.
fig 1. Cased Victorian Silver Plated Cake Knife by Jonas Bowen & Sons, Birmingham Circa 1870

Presented in its original case lined with satin and velvet interior. Cased silver plated cake knives are few and far between and this is a superb example.

Electroplated Hallmarks:

JB&S for Jonas Bowen & Sons

fig 2. An antique silver-plated cake knife with an engraved blade and light-coloured handle rests inside a black presentation box lined with blue pleated velvet.
fig 2. Cased Victorian Silver Plated Cake Knife by Jonas Bowen & Sons, Birmingham Circa 1870

EP

Dimensions:

Length: 30cm / 12 inches.

Condition:

Excellent.

Silver in very good condition.

mother of pearl handles in very good condition.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

fig 3. An antique silver-plated cake knife with an engraved blade and light-coloured handle rests inside a black presentation box lined with blue pleated velvet.
fig 3. Cased Victorian Silver Plated Cake Knife by Jonas Bowen & Sons, Birmingham Circa 1870

Postage overseas: £18 International Signed For.

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
30cm (11.81")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Plated Cake Knife to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1142282
Dealers Internal Ref
MAI94
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Julie Cartwright Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I An antique silver-plated cake knife with an engraved blade and light-coloured handle rests inside a black presentation box lined with blue pleated velvet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Cased Victorian Silver Plated Cake Knife by Jonas Bowen & Sons, Birmingham Circa 1870

Archive II An antique silver-plated cake knife with an engraved blade and light-coloured handle rests inside a black presentation box lined with blue pleated velvet. View II
Archive III An antique silver-plated cake knife with an engraved blade and light-coloured handle rests inside a black presentation box lined with blue pleated velvet. View III
Archive IV An antique silver-plated cake knife with an engraved blade and light-coloured handle rests inside a black presentation box lined with blue pleated velvet. View IV
Archive V An antique silver-plated cake knife with an engraved blade and light-coloured handle rests inside a black presentation box lined with blue pleated velvet. View V
Archive VI An antique silver-plated cake knife with an engraved blade and light-coloured handle rests inside a black presentation box lined with blue pleated velvet. View VI
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Julie Cartwright Antiques

Julie Cartwright Antiques
Telephone 07947 998435
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Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 146
Items Sold 2,224
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An antique silver-plated cake knife with an engraved blade and light-coloured handle rests inside a black presentation box lined with blue pleated velvet.
CASED VICTORIAN SILVER PLATED CAKE KNIFE BY JONAS BOWEN & SONS, BIRMINGHAM CIRCA 1870
Ref: SA1142282
An antique silver-plated cake knife with an engraved blade and light-coloured handle rests inside a black presentation box lined with blue pleated velvet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectServing Cutlery
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver-plated metal, Bone, Velvet, Wood
  • ColourSilver and Blue
  • MotifsEngraved floral scrolls, Serrated blade edge, Pleated velvet lining, Fitted presentation case
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 2.5 cm (1 in) x D 2.5 cm (1 in)

FAQs

During the Victorian era, advancements in electroplating techniques allowed manufacturers to produce affordable, high-quality silver-plated tableware that mimicked solid sterling silver for the growing middle class.

These pieces typically feature a base metal such as nickel silver coated with a layer of electroplated silver, often paired with handles crafted from bone, ivory, or mother-of-pearl.

Authenticity is verified through makers marks, traditional hallmarks or electroplate stamps, the specific weight of the metal, and hand-engraved decorative detailing characteristic of nineteenth-century craftsmanship.

Such items can be displayed within glass-fronted cabinets, used as tabletop styling accents on sideboards, or incorporated into curated table settings for formal dining occasions.

Preservation requires storing items in tarnish-resistant cloth, cleaning periodically with non-abrasive silver polishes, and avoiding prolonged exposure to moisture or high humidity.
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