How do I clean antique silver knives?

Use a soft microfibre cloth and a specialist silver polish designed to lift tarnish without removing the underlying metal. Avoid abrasive pads or harsh chemical dips, which can damage handles made of mother-of-pearl, enamel, or organic materials. Store pieces in dry conditions, preferably within lined boxes or anti-tarnish rolls, to minimise exposure to air and moisture that accelerates tarnishing.

What is the difference between a butter knife and a fruit knife?

Butter knives generally feature a wider, blunt blade designed for spreading rather than cutting, often appearing in matching sets of six for table use. Fruit knives possess pointed, narrower folding or fixed blades intended for slicing fresh fruit. Victorian and Edwardian fruit knives frequently showcase elaborate engraving on the blade alongside decorative handles made of silver or mother-of-pearl.

How can I date an antique silver knife?

Examine the hallmarks stamped onto the metal, which typically include a maker's mark, a standard mark such as a lion passant for sterling, an assay office symbol, and a date letter. These stamps provide the exact year of manufacture for British pieces. Stylistic indicators, such as the geometric lines of Art Deco items or the ornate engraving of Victorian pieces, help narrow down the period when hallmarks are absent or worn.

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An antique silver knife brings tactile weight and period character to the desk or dining table, spanning butter knives, fruit sets, and desk accessories.

Asprey Silver Letter Opener Knife Combination

1900 - 1920

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Asprey Silver Letter Opener Knife Combination

From Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

£175

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Fabulous Victorian Silver-plated Fish Server and Fork Set with Antler Handles – Circa 1890

From Kingsdown Antiques

£125

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German Steel and Horn Traveling Knife and Fork Set

18th century

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German Steel and Horn Traveling Knife and Fork Set

From Hansord Antiques

£1,250

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1900 - 1920

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A Handsome Edwardian Silver Letter Opener/ Paper Knife

From Andrew Cox Antiques

£185

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19th century

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Silver Christening Set, 1852

From Henley Street Antiques

£150

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Asprey Silver Letter Opener Knife Combination

Fabulous Victorian Silver-plated Fish Server and Fork Set with Antler Handles – Circa 1890

German Steel and Horn Traveling Knife and Fork Set

A Handsome Edwardian Silver Letter Opener/ Paper Knife

Silver Christening Set, 1852

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