ANTIQUE CUT GLASS KNIFE REST BRITISH STERLING CRYSTAL

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Check out my other items ! Please Visit That Ebay Auction VIEW MORE PHOTOS BELOW Offered here is AN ELEGANT ANTIQUE CUT GLASS KNIFE REST WITH STERLING SILVER CAPS ON THE ENDS. The sterling ends are marked with the Birmingham, England assay mark of an anchor, lion passant for "Sterling Silver" and the year mark of a small "b" for 1901. Both ends are also stamped with the silver smiths hallmark, though it's not real legible. This pretty crystal piece measures approx. 3" x 1" and appears to be a combination of cut and mold-blown or pressed glass. Over-all, this crystal knife rest is in very good condition, with a few tiny fleabites & very tiny dings on the ends (see photos below). Without a magnifying glass, they aren't very apparent. The center is decorated with a strawberry diamond pattern. Also available is a larger version of this same knife rest. Buy two and one ships for free! The blank from which this was created is of a white clear quality. It has been very well cared for, having come from an exclusive estate in Scottsdale, where, since 1969, the previous owner had amassed a large collection of fine crystal/glass knife rests (his log number for this piece remains on the dot sticker). Multiple photos below are from many different angles, as well as various lighting situations, yet the photos don't convey the beauty of this knife rest from the Victorian Era . I'm not a professional so please ask questions prior to placing a bid. In the true spirit of the auction, this is offered at a SUPER Low start price - not an indication of value. "Knife rests were part of the Victorian convention of one more thing to add to the table setting, along with fish knives, lettuce forks and individual asparagus tongs. Knife rests were designed especially for the master of the house to rest his carving knife and fork on after carving a portion and placing on a plate to hand to one of his guests. The host would of course be at the head of the table unless he discharged this task to his butler who would possibly do the carving on the sideboard. Either way the table or sideboard would need protecting with a set of two quite large knife rests. In some more wealthy establishments there were also a set of knife rests at each diners place setting. Knife rests were often in cut glass to match the rest of the glassware or salts on the table. The purpose of the knife rest was to keep the table linen clean, of course, but the knives were only placed on the rests when dirty. You would never begin a meal with the knives on a knife rest. During the meal, the dinner knife was properly placed on your plate between bites. Only when the plate was removed between courses was the knife placed on the knife rest.A very elegant table was set with matching cut glass knife rests and salts each with their own salt spoon. There were many lovely Victorian conventions that added elegance to the Victorian table. Individual butter pats, salts, and knife rests can be found and collected in many different patterns." Please review photos below , as they are part of the description. Many more antique knife rests to come from this huge collection so be sure to add me to your favorites list ! ANTIQUE KNIFE REST BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND THIS CRYSTAL KNIFE REST MEASURES 3" LONG NOTE THE HALLMARKS ON BOTH ENDS PHOTO IS MAGNIFIED & TAKEN W/FLASH STRAWBERRY DIAMOND DESIGN ANCHOR LION PASSANT DATE MARK OF A "b" FOR 1901 A CUT STAR IS ON EACH END BELOW THE SILVER CAPS LOG # FROM THIS VAST COLLECTION OF CRYSTAL KNIFE RESTS IS STILL ATTACHED FROM THIS FABULOUS COLLECTION COMES THIS LARGER AMERICAN BRILLIANT PERIOD KNIFE REST W/STERLING ENDS AVAILABLE IN MY OTHER AUCTION Check out my other items ! International Buyers - Please contact me for Int'l shipping fees BEFORE bidding. Please don't ask me to falsify federal customs forms. The fines to sellers is not worth the risk. Priority Mail includes Delive... read more

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