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Benjamin Rabier Signed Rare French Silver Knife Rests 6 Pc, La Fontaine's Fables
Benjamin Rabier Signed Rare French Silver Knife Rests 6 Pc, La Fontaine's Fables

Benjamin Rabier Signed Rare French Silver Knife Rests 6 Pc, La Fontaine's Fables

By Pierre Devouge, Benjamin Rabier

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

of six knife rests in silver metal, signed by the prestigious artist Benjamin Rabier and the

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Metal

Argit French Silver Art Deco Knife Rests Set 12 Pc, Animals, Original Box
Argit French Silver Art Deco Knife Rests Set 12 Pc, Animals, Original Box

Argit French Silver Art Deco Knife Rests Set 12 Pc, Animals, Original Box

By Argit.

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Rare set of twelve silver plate knife-rests in the shape of different animals: two swans standing

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Silver Plate

1900 Baccarat French Crystal Knife Rests Set Six Pieces Cherub Model
1900 Baccarat French Crystal Knife Rests Set Six Pieces Cherub Model

1900 Baccarat French Crystal Knife Rests Set Six Pieces Cherub Model

By Baccarat

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

crystal knife rests, translucent satin. Model Houdon adorned with two busts of cherubs. Busts of the king

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Crystal

1900 Baccarat French Crystal Knife Rests Set 12 Pieces Cherub Model
1900 Baccarat French Crystal Knife Rests Set 12 Pieces Cherub Model

1900 Baccarat French Crystal Knife Rests Set 12 Pieces Cherub Model

By Baccarat

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

crystal knife rests, translucent satin. Model Houdon adorned with two busts of cherubs. Busts of the king

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Crystal

Comptoir General, French Art Deco Knife Rests Set 12 Pc, Animals, Original Box
Comptoir General, French Art Deco Knife Rests Set 12 Pc, Animals, Original Box

Comptoir General, French Art Deco Knife Rests Set 12 Pc, Animals, Original Box

By Comptoir General

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Rare set of twelve chrome plated metal knife-rests in the shape of different animals: lobster, lion

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Metal

1860 English Sterling Silver Knife Rests
1860 English Sterling Silver Knife Rests

1860 English Sterling Silver Knife Rests

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

1860, London, pair of sterling silver knife rests. English, Victorian period. No maker's mark. In

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1860s Victorian Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Imperial Russian Faberge Solid Silver Pair of Knife Rests, c.1890
19th Century Imperial Russian Faberge Solid Silver Pair of Knife Rests, c.1890

19th Century Imperial Russian Faberge Solid Silver Pair of Knife Rests, c.1890

By Karl Fabergé

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century Imperial Russian pair of solid silver knife rests. Hallmarked Russian Silver

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19th Century Russian Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Silver

SET OF TEN SILVERED BRONZE KNIFE RESTS
SET OF TEN SILVERED BRONZE KNIFE RESTS

SET OF TEN SILVERED BRONZE KNIFE RESTS

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Great set of 10 silver over bronze (heavy) figural knife rests depicting running stallions. The

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Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Knife Rest

Victorian Silverplated Knife Rests - A Pair
Victorian Silverplated Knife Rests - A Pair

Victorian Silverplated Knife Rests - A Pair

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A pair of Victorian silverplated knife rests, faux bamboo. Each measures 3"w., 1 1/4"d., 1"h.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Silver Plate

Estate French Silvered Bronze Figural "Dachshund" Knife Rest, Circa 1930's
Estate French Silvered Bronze Figural "Dachshund" Knife Rest, Circa 1930's

Estate French Silvered Bronze Figural "Dachshund" Knife Rest, Circa 1930's

Located in New Orleans, LA

Estate French silvered bronze figural "Dachshund" knife rest, Circa 1930's. Per the last photo we

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Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Bronze

American Victorian Sterling Silver and Deer Antler Crown Carving Knife Rest
American Victorian Sterling Silver and Deer Antler Crown Carving Knife Rest

American Victorian Sterling Silver and Deer Antler Crown Carving Knife Rest

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A one of a kind, American Victorian era carving knife rest made of Sterling silver and deer antler

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of Six Art Deco French Silver Plated Knife Rests Featuring Animal Figures
Set of Six Art Deco French Silver Plated Knife Rests Featuring Animal Figures

Set of Six Art Deco French Silver Plated Knife Rests Featuring Animal Figures

Located in Sofia, BG

A fine set six Art Deco French silver plated animal knife rests featuring dogs and animals from the

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of Twelve 19th Century French Set of Silver Plated Knife Rests
Set of Twelve 19th Century French Set of Silver Plated Knife Rests

Set of Twelve 19th Century French Set of Silver Plated Knife Rests

Located in Dallas, TX

, each silver plated piece is different and depicts an outdoor animal; it includes a boar, ram, goat

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Late 19th Century French Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Silver Plate

12 Art Deco Silver Plated Animal Knife Rests Sandoz for Gallia, Christofle 1930
12 Art Deco Silver Plated Animal Knife Rests Sandoz for Gallia, Christofle 1930

12 Art Deco Silver Plated Animal Knife Rests Sandoz for Gallia, Christofle 1930

By Gallia

Located in Antwerp, BE

A set of 12 Art Deco silver plated animal knife rests in original case. 
By Gallia, Christofle

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Metal

11 French Art Deco Modernist Crystal Knife-rests
11 French Art Deco Modernist Crystal Knife-rests

11 French Art Deco Modernist Crystal Knife-rests

Located in Crespières, FR

These French crystal knife-rest have something special thanks to their sleek and modernist design

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Crystal

À Gallia Christople Art Deco Knife Rest Set.
À Gallia Christople Art Deco Knife Rest Set.

À Gallia Christople Art Deco Knife Rest Set.

By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

The knife rest set present 12 different Art Deco animals designed by Sandoz who was a outstanding

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Metal

À Gallia Christople Art Deco Knife Rest Set.
À Gallia Christople Art Deco Knife Rest Set.

À Gallia Christople Art Deco Knife Rest Set.

By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

The knife rest set present 12 different Art Deco animals designed by Sandoz who was a outstanding

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Bronze

Set of six WMF Knife Rests, Germany, circa 1906, Hunting Theme
Set of six WMF Knife Rests, Germany, circa 1906, Hunting Theme

Set of six WMF Knife Rests, Germany, circa 1906, Hunting Theme

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Set of six WMF knife rests, circa 1906. The polished pewter rests depict hunting theme interest and

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Early 20th Century German Antique Silver Knife Rest

Gien French Faïence Provençal Basketweave Knife Rests, Set of 12
Gien French Faïence Provençal Basketweave Knife Rests, Set of 12

Gien French Faïence Provençal Basketweave Knife Rests, Set of 12

By Gien

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From the French Faïencerie de Gien, a set of twelve knife rests of yellow ochre earthenware

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Earthenware

Enoch Wood & Sons English Pearlware Blue and White Transferware Knife Rest
Enoch Wood & Sons English Pearlware Blue and White Transferware Knife Rest

Enoch Wood & Sons English Pearlware Blue and White Transferware Knife Rest

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A transfer printed pearlware glazed knife rest, Enoch Wood & Sons (1818-1846) Staffordshire

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Earthenware

Charming knife rests, opalescent opaline, Sabino art deco glass, 1920s, France
Charming knife rests, opalescent opaline, Sabino art deco glass, 1920s, France

Charming knife rests, opalescent opaline, Sabino art deco glass, 1920s, France

By Sabino Art Glass

Located in Wien, AT

Charming set of knife rests, made of high-quality opal glass, manufactured by the famous French

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Opaline Glass

1924 René Lalique Set of 6 Scarabees Scarabs Knife Rests Glass
1924 René Lalique Set of 6 Scarabees Scarabs Knife Rests Glass

1924 René Lalique Set of 6 Scarabees Scarabs Knife Rests Glass

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Set of 6 "Scarabees" (Scarabs) knife rests made in clear glass with grey patina by René Lalique in

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Glass

Cut Crystal 19th Century Dumbbell Knife Rests, Mixed Selection of Four
Cut Crystal 19th Century Dumbbell Knife Rests, Mixed Selection of Four

Cut Crystal 19th Century Dumbbell Knife Rests, Mixed Selection of Four

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A mixed selection of four cut crystal dumbbell knife rests, mid-late 19th century. Star-cut end

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Mid-19th Century English Belle Époque Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Crystal

17 Meissen Blue Onion Knife Rests in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Approx 1900
17 Meissen Blue Onion Knife Rests in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Approx 1900

17 Meissen Blue Onion Knife Rests in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Approx 1900

Located in København, Copenhagen

17 Meissen blue onion knife rests in hand-painted porcelain. Approx. 1900. Measures: 10 x 2 cm

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Early 20th Century German Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Porcelain

WMF Art Deco Set Animal Knife Rests, Germany, circa 1920
WMF Art Deco Set Animal Knife Rests, Germany, circa 1920

WMF Art Deco Set Animal Knife Rests, Germany, circa 1920

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Set of 6 WMF Art Deco silver plate animal knife rests, Germany, circa 1920. The knife rests

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Early 20th Century Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Pewter

12 Spanish Hallmarked Silver Knife Rests with Scolloped Cabriole Feet
12 Spanish Hallmarked Silver Knife Rests with Scolloped Cabriole Feet

12 Spanish Hallmarked Silver Knife Rests with Scolloped Cabriole Feet

Located in CA, CA

A dozen early 20th century Spanish hallmarked silver knife rests with ornate scolloped cabriole

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Early 20th Century Spanish Belle Époque Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Silver

Fabergé, Antique Russian Silver Knife Rest, Late 19th Century
Fabergé, Antique Russian Silver Knife Rest, Late 19th Century

Fabergé, Antique Russian Silver Knife Rest, Late 19th Century

By Fabergé

Located in Braintree, GB

Antique Russian silver knife rest Maker: Fabergé Russia, late 19th century Fully hallmarked

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1870s Russian Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Silver

12 Charming Art Nouveau Animal Sculpture Silver Knife Rests, France, 1920s
12 Charming Art Nouveau Animal Sculpture Silver Knife Rests, France, 1920s

12 Charming Art Nouveau Animal Sculpture Silver Knife Rests, France, 1920s

Located in Vienna, AT

A set of 12 very charming silver plated and signed animal sculpture knife rests, displaying a dog

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1920s French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Silver Plate

12 Charming Art Nouveau Animal Sculpture Silver Knife Rests, France, 1920s
12 Charming Art Nouveau Animal Sculpture Silver Knife Rests, France, 1920s

12 Charming Art Nouveau Animal Sculpture Silver Knife Rests, France, 1920s

Located in Vienna, AT

A set of 12 very charming silver plated and marked animal sculpture knife rests, displaying a dog

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1920s French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Novelty Pair of Sterling Silver Knife Rests from 1900 by Roberts & Belk
Antique Novelty Pair of Sterling Silver Knife Rests from 1900 by Roberts & Belk

Antique Novelty Pair of Sterling Silver Knife Rests from 1900 by Roberts & Belk

By Roberts & Belk Ltd. 1

Located in London, London

Novelty Knife Rests, are modelled to look like molecules. Each knife rest measures 2"(5cm) tall, by 2"(5cm

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Early 1900s English Industrial Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Sterling Silver

4 Antique Silver Fox Knife Rests
4 Antique Silver Fox Knife Rests

4 Antique Silver Fox Knife Rests

By William Hutton & Sons

Located in London, GB

Four finely-detailed, and rather unusual, Edwardian, silver knife rests in the form of running

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1910s English Edwardian Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hilliard & Thomason Knife Rests, 1908
Hilliard & Thomason Knife Rests, 1908

Hilliard & Thomason Knife Rests, 1908

Located in Savannah, GA

A set of four sterling silver Hilliard & Thomason knife rests, Birmingham, 1908. 3 inches wide by

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Early 1900s British Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 12 Early 20th Century Silver Plated Knife Rests
Set of 12 Early 20th Century Silver Plated Knife Rests

Set of 12 Early 20th Century Silver Plated Knife Rests

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Beautiful set of 12 silver plated knife rests. The sides are decorated with graceful ornaments

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1910s French Louis XVI Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 12 Silver Art Deco Knife Rests, France, 1920s
Set of 12 Silver Art Deco Knife Rests, France, 1920s

Set of 12 Silver Art Deco Knife Rests, France, 1920s

Located in Vienna, AT

A set of 12 beautiful silver plated faux bamboo knife rests, made in France in the 1920s. In

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Metal

Set of 12 Early 20th Century Silver Plated Knife Rests Made by Boulenger
Set of 12 Early 20th Century Silver Plated Knife Rests Made by Boulenger

Set of 12 Early 20th Century Silver Plated Knife Rests Made by Boulenger

By Charles Boulenger

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Beautiful set of 12 silver plated knife rests from the French brand Boulenger. The knife rests are

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1910s French Louis XVI Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Silver Plate

1920s Silver-Plated Knife Rests with scenes from Jean de la Fontaine's Fables
1920s Silver-Plated Knife Rests with scenes from Jean de la Fontaine's Fables

1920s Silver-Plated Knife Rests with scenes from Jean de la Fontaine's Fables

By Jean de La Fontaine

Located in London, GB

Set of 12 Original Silver Plated Knife Rests (without box) Each knife rests in pairs and represents

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Silver Plate

12 Etched Crystal Knife Rests. Antique, Original Box
12 Etched Crystal Knife Rests. Antique, Original Box

12 Etched Crystal Knife Rests. Antique, Original Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A classic and elegant set of knife rests that so practically protects your linens. Presented in

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1920s Czech Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Crystal

Christofle Knife Rests, Set of 6,  c. 1900
Christofle Knife Rests, Set of 6,  c. 1900

Christofle Knife Rests, Set of 6, c. 1900

By Alfenide, Christofle

Located in Ross, CA

Set of six knife rests made by Christofle in the late 19th century. Stamped Alfenide, a brand of

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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 12 Art Deco Animal Knife Rests Made by Apollo Silver Plate
Set of 12 Art Deco Animal Knife Rests Made by Apollo Silver Plate

Set of 12 Art Deco Animal Knife Rests Made by Apollo Silver Plate

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Beautiful set of 12 silver-plated knife rests, in the shape of all kinds of different animals. The

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 6 Vintage Knife Rests in silver metal edited by Christofle, Paris
Set of 6 Vintage Knife Rests in silver metal edited by Christofle, Paris

Set of 6 Vintage Knife Rests in silver metal edited by Christofle, Paris

By Christofle

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

This is a set of six vintage knife rests in silver metal edited by Christofle, Paris. The stands

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Christofle Art Deco 12 Knife Rests, circa 1930
Christofle Art Deco 12 Knife Rests, circa 1930

Christofle Art Deco 12 Knife Rests, circa 1930

By Christofle

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Christofle Art Deco modernist set of 12 knife rests, Ondulation silver plate designed by Luc Lanel

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Silver Knife Rest

Emaux De Longwy Art Deco Pottery Knife Rests
Emaux De Longwy Art Deco Pottery Knife Rests

Emaux De Longwy Art Deco Pottery Knife Rests

By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A fine quality pair French Art Deco Emaux de Longwy pottery knife rests decorated in bright enamels

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1920s English Art Deco Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Pottery

Art Deco Boxed set of 12 Knife Rests By Gallia Christofle
Art Deco Boxed set of 12 Knife Rests By Gallia Christofle

Art Deco Boxed set of 12 Knife Rests By Gallia Christofle

Located in Petworth, GB

Art Deco set of 12 knife rests in their original fitted box Each animal is silver plated and

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Early 20th Century Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Set of Twelve Porcelain Alsaciens Knife Rests, circa 1920
Set of Twelve Porcelain Alsaciens Knife Rests, circa 1920

Set of Twelve Porcelain Alsaciens Knife Rests, circa 1920

Located in Austin, TX

Rare French set of twelve Porcelain Alsaciens knife rests circa 1920. They wear the traditional

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Porcelain

Lot of 10 Antique Austrian Glass Classical Knife Rests, Tableware, 1910s
Lot of 10 Antique Austrian Glass Classical Knife Rests, Tableware, 1910s

Lot of 10 Antique Austrian Glass Classical Knife Rests, Tableware, 1910s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A set of twelve silver plated flatware knife rests, circa 1950s, France. Nice addition to every

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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Cut Glass

Art Deco Duck and Bunny Rabbit Knife Rests, Set of Seven
Art Deco Duck and Bunny Rabbit Knife Rests, Set of Seven

Art Deco Duck and Bunny Rabbit Knife Rests, Set of Seven

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Art Deco ceramic hand-painted knife rests Stamped Germany and numbered Four yellow ducks Three

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Early 20th Century German Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Ceramic

Sharpening Steel and Knife Rest Stand Set Antique Austria, 1890s
Sharpening Steel and Knife Rest Stand Set Antique Austria, 1890s

Sharpening Steel and Knife Rest Stand Set Antique Austria, 1890s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful antique knife rest stand with dragon feet sides. Made of metal.,it will make a nice

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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Metal

Set of 12 Art Deco Knife-Rests Made of Ebony Chrome Plated
Set of 12 Art Deco Knife-Rests Made of Ebony Chrome Plated

Set of 12 Art Deco Knife-Rests Made of Ebony Chrome Plated

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Set of 12 stylish Art Deco knife rests. They are made of rosewood and chrome-plated metal. The

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Chrome

Set of 12 Chrome-Plated Knife Rests by the French Illustrator Benjamin Rabier
Set of 12 Chrome-Plated Knife Rests by the French Illustrator Benjamin Rabier

Set of 12 Chrome-Plated Knife Rests by the French Illustrator Benjamin Rabier

By Benjamin Rabier, Jean de La Fontaine

Located in London, GB

Vache Qui Rit ). Each knife Rest is signed by Benjamin Rabier and representing a scene of the fables of

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Glass and Enamel Knife Rests for Maison Delvaux Paris France 1925
Art Deco Glass and Enamel Knife Rests for Maison Delvaux Paris France 1925

Art Deco Glass and Enamel Knife Rests for Maison Delvaux Paris France 1925

By Delvaux Créateur

Located in London, GB

Original box of 12 beautiful c1925 enameled glass knife rests by Maison Delvaux with Polychrome

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Enamel

Baccarat Set of 12 Art Deco Clear Crystal Knife Rests and Original Box, Marked
Baccarat Set of 12 Art Deco Clear Crystal Knife Rests and Original Box, Marked

Baccarat Set of 12 Art Deco Clear Crystal Knife Rests and Original Box, Marked

By Cristalleries De Baccarat

Located in Miami, FL

Baccarat clear crystal set of 12 knife rests. The French luxury brand Baccarat is considered to be

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Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Crystal

Baccarat French Crystal J.a. Houdon Cherub Knife Rests, Dated 1907, a Set of 10
Baccarat French Crystal J.a. Houdon Cherub Knife Rests, Dated 1907, a Set of 10

Baccarat French Crystal J.a. Houdon Cherub Knife Rests, Dated 1907, a Set of 10

By Cristalleries De Baccarat

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A set of ten Cherub Porte Couteau, or knife rests, baccarat crystal, France, 1907. The French

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Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Silver Knife Rest

Materials

Crystal

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Antique Silver Knife Rest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique silver knife rest available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, every antique silver knife rest was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique silver knife rest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique silver knife rest made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. Baccarat, Christofle and Gallia each produced at least one beautiful antique silver knife rest that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Silver Knife Rest?

The average selling price for an antique silver knife rest at 1stDibs is $762, while they’re typically $55 on the low end and $3,151 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

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Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.