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Antique Table Knives

Antique 18Pc Mother of Pearl Sterling Silver Fork Knife Fish Flatware Cutlery
Antique 18Pc Mother of Pearl Sterling Silver Fork Knife Fish Flatware Cutlery

Antique 18Pc Mother of Pearl Sterling Silver Fork Knife Fish Flatware Cutlery

Located in Dayton, OH

Spreaders feature sterling silver collars with foliate pattern and monogram G. Dimensions: Table Knives - 7.75" x 0.75" / Spreaders - 5.75" x 0.75" (Length x Width)

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Early 20th Century Antique Table Knives

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Table/ Dessert Service for 12 Persons
Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Table/ Dessert Service for 12 Persons

Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Table/ Dessert Service for 12 Persons

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver and mother of pearl cutlery set consists of twelve table knives, twelve table forks, twelve dessert knives and twelve dessert forks.

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Table Knives

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Christofle - Luc Lanel- Ménagère Boréal, Silver-plated Metal, Art Deco
Christofle - Luc Lanel- Ménagère Boréal, Silver-plated Metal, Art Deco

Christofle - Luc Lanel- Ménagère Boréal, Silver-plated Metal, Art Deco

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

This set is composed as follows: 12 table knives 12 table forks 12 table spoons 12 entremets knives 12 entremets forks 11 entremets spoons 7 teaspoons 1 cake ladle and 1 cake ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Table Knives

Materials

Metal

Box Set of English Silver Cutlery for Six
Box Set of English Silver Cutlery for Six

Box Set of English Silver Cutlery for Six

By Walker & Hall

Located in New York, NY

England,circa ? Set includes: 6 Table Knives 6 Table Forks 6 Soup Spoons 6 Dessert Knives 6 Dessert Forks 6 Dessert Spoons 6 Teaspoons 4 Table / Serving Spoons 1 Pair Sugar Tongs (...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Table Knives

Materials

Silver Plate, Stainless Steel

Hepplewhite style Viners 109 piece cutlery chest
Hepplewhite style Viners 109 piece cutlery chest

Hepplewhite style Viners 109 piece cutlery chest

By Viners 1

Located in Dereham, GB

Cuttlery fitted in 3 drawer chest with open lid, all purple velvet lined Lid: 12, Table knives, 12, table forks, ! carving fork at one side, Top: 2 carving Knives, 1 knife sharpener,...

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1920s British Hepplewhite Antique Table Knives

Materials

Silver Plate

Landers, Frary & Clark Celluloid Ivory Handled Tableware Cutlery – 30 piece Set
Landers, Frary & Clark Celluloid Ivory Handled Tableware Cutlery – 30 piece Set

Landers, Frary & Clark Celluloid Ivory Handled Tableware Cutlery – 30 piece Set

By Landers, Frary & Clark 1

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From the makers, Landers, Frary & Clark, a set of 30 table knives and forks with carved, ivory colored Celluloid handles, circa 1900-1920.

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Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Table Knives

Materials

Silver

William IV Flatware Set Made in London by John and Henry Lias, 1837
William IV Flatware Set Made in London by John and Henry Lias, 1837

William IV Flatware Set Made in London by John and Henry Lias, 1837

By John & Henry Lias

Located in London, GB

A Very Fine William IV Flatware Set Made in London in 1837 by John and Henry Lias. With regard to the knives, the set has twelve silver handled knives, six for bread/starters and si...

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19th Century English William IV Antique Table Knives

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

19th Century English Coromandle Canteen Service by Walker & Hall
19th Century English Coromandle Canteen Service by Walker & Hall

19th Century English Coromandle Canteen Service by Walker & Hall

Located in Dublin, IE

Of rectangular form fitted with recessed brass side handles, and twin panel doors enclosing a fitted interior with four shallow drawers retaining a Hanoverian rat-tail service compri...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Table Knives

Materials

Silver Plate

Solid silver Commodore cutlery set, Cardeilhac by Christofle
Solid silver Commodore cutlery set, Cardeilhac by Christofle

Solid silver Commodore cutlery set, Cardeilhac by Christofle

By Christofle Cardeilhac 1

Located in Paris, FR

Cutlery Set Composition: - 12 Table knives - 12 Table forks - 4 Table spoons - 12 Dessert knives (Jarosinski & Vaugoin) - 12 Dessert forks - 12 Dessert spoons - 12 Tea spoons Addit...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Table Knives

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Eight Persons
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Eight Persons

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Eight Persons

By William Eaton

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This flatware service for eight consists of 48 pieces: Eight table knives. Eight table forks. Eight table spoons.

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1840s English Victorian Antique Table Knives

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons

Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This Victorian sterling silver flatware set consists of eighty-nine pieces: Basic Service: 12 Table knives 12 Table forks 12 Table spoons 12 Dessert knives 12 Dessert forks 12...

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1870s English Victorian Antique Table Knives

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Thirty Persons
Antique Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Thirty Persons

Antique Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Thirty Persons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This sterling silver flatware service consists of 196 pieces: Basic Service: 30 Table knives 30 Table forks 30 Tablespoons 30 Dessert knives 30 Dessert forks 20 Dessert spoons...

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1920s English Antique Table Knives

Materials

Sterling Silver

84-Piece Community Plate Silver GROSVENOR Pattern 1921
84-Piece Community Plate Silver GROSVENOR Pattern 1921

84-Piece Community Plate Silver GROSVENOR Pattern 1921

By Oneida

Located in Germantown, MD

Comprised of: 12 Dinner knives 20 Dinner Forks 12 Salad Forks 11 Large table Spoons 12 Tea Spoons 9 Butter knives 6 medium Table Spoons 1 Sugar Spoon 1 fruit fork

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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Antique Table Knives

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plated 6 Bottle Cruet Set Wade Wingfield Wilkins 19th C
Antique Victorian Silver Plated 6 Bottle Cruet Set Wade Wingfield Wilkins 19th C

Antique Victorian Silver Plated 6 Bottle Cruet Set Wade Wingfield Wilkins 19th C

Located in London, GB

They were Merchants, Steel Converters, and Manufacturers of Table and Pocket Knives, Files, Saws, and Razors and were succeeded by Wingfield, Rowbotham & Company (partnership of ...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Table Knives

Materials

Silver Plate

Victor Leneuf 1925 French Art Deco Geometric Glass Perfume Bottle .950 Silver
Victor Leneuf 1925 French Art Deco Geometric Glass Perfume Bottle .950 Silver

Victor Leneuf 1925 French Art Deco Geometric Glass Perfume Bottle .950 Silver

By Victor Leneuf

Located in Miami, FL

It specializes in Russian-style coffee spoons, table, dessert and cheese knives, sugar tongs and spoons, strawberries, jams and other variants, salt shakers, mustard cups and egg cups.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Table Knives

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

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French Silver Flatware 250 Piece Service
French Silver Flatware 250 Piece Service

French Silver Flatware 250 Piece Service

Located in Bologna, IT

The cutlery set is for 18 place settings 36 table forks 18 table knives 18 table spoons 18 fruit spoons 18 fruit knives 18 fruit forks 18 fish forks 18 fish knives 18 oyster...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Table Knives

Early Antique Silver George III Flatware Service in Fiddle Thread Pattern, 1810
Early Antique Silver George III Flatware Service in Fiddle Thread Pattern, 1810

Early Antique Silver George III Flatware Service in Fiddle Thread Pattern, 1810

Located in London, GB

Rare early antique silver George III flatware service in fiddle thread pattern all made 1810-1811 by Eley Fearn and Chawner of London Comprising: 12 table spoons 12 table for...

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1810s English Antique Table Knives

Materials

Silver

Rare 1st Standard French Art Deco Flatware Service, circa 1925
Rare 1st Standard French Art Deco Flatware Service, circa 1925

Rare 1st Standard French Art Deco Flatware Service, circa 1925

Located in London, GB

A rare 1st standard (950 pure) French Art Deco flatware service, circa 1925 Made by Edmond Ricard (1913-1929)147, rue Du Temple, Paris The service is comprised of: 12 table spoons...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Table Knives

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Feather Edge  Carrington Shield Pattern Service of Flatware
Antique Silver Feather Edge  Carrington Shield Pattern Service of Flatware

Antique Silver Feather Edge Carrington Shield Pattern Service of Flatware

Located in London, GB

All Made in 1778-1780 in London 6 Tablespoons & 2 Dessert Spoons 1763) Comprising: 12 Table Spoons 12 Table Forks 12 Dessert Spoons 12 Dessert Forks 12 Teaspoons 12 Table Kn...

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Table Knives

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Silver

Rare George III Period Old English Thread Pattern Antique Silver Flatware, 1819
Rare George III Period Old English Thread Pattern Antique Silver Flatware, 1819

Rare George III Period Old English Thread Pattern Antique Silver Flatware, 1819

Located in London, GB

Rare George 111 period old English thread pattern antique silver flatware service for 12 all made in 1819-1820 by William Eley and William Fearn - 2 sauce ladles 1821 - comprisin...

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1810s English Antique Table Knives

Materials

Silver

Good Antique 19th Century English Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Flatware
Good Antique 19th Century English Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Flatware

Good Antique 19th Century English Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Flatware

Located in London, GB

A very good 19th century harlequin set of Antique Sterling silver flatware / cutlery set for 12 people - 84 pieces in total - each place setting comprises seven pieces as follows: 1...

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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Table Knives

Materials

Silver

Extremely Rare Eighteenth Century Feather Edge and Cartouche Carrington Shield
Extremely Rare Eighteenth Century Feather Edge and Cartouche Carrington Shield

Extremely Rare Eighteenth Century Feather Edge and Cartouche Carrington Shield

Located in London, GB

Antique silver service of flatware Carrington shield pattern “Extremely rare 18th century Feather edge and cartouche Carrington shield pattern” Probably one of the oldest decorat...

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1770s English Antique Table Knives

Materials

Silver

Victorian Silver 117 piece Rattail pattern Canteen of Cutlery, London, 1890
Victorian Silver 117 piece Rattail pattern Canteen of Cutlery, London, 1890

Victorian Silver 117 piece Rattail pattern Canteen of Cutlery, London, 1890

By Gibson & Langman

Located in Glencarse, GB

Made by William Gibson and John Lawrence Langman of London, 1890. Comprising 18 table forks, 18 dessert forks, 12 table spoons, 12 dessert spoons, 12 table knives, 12 dessert kni...

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Table Knives

Materials

Sterling Silver

Unusual Antique German Silver Flatware Set, Thistle Design
Unusual Antique German Silver Flatware Set, Thistle Design

Unusual Antique German Silver Flatware Set, Thistle Design

Located in New York, NY

Total of 60 pieces 12 table knives 9 7/8 (Stainless Blades) 12 table spoons 8 1/2" 12 table forks 8 3/8" 12 salad / dessert Forks 7 1/8" 12 tea spoons 5 1/2" The entire set is ...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Table Knives

Materials

Silver

Antique English, Sterling Silver Flatware in the 'Old English' Pattern, 72 Pcs
Antique English, Sterling Silver Flatware in the 'Old English' Pattern, 72 Pcs

Antique English, Sterling Silver Flatware in the 'Old English' Pattern, 72 Pcs

Located in New York, NY

Set consists of the following 12 table spoons approx. 8.5". 12 table knives (stainless blades) approx. 9.5" 12 table forks 8" 12 dessert / cheese knives (stainless blades) approx...

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Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Table Knives

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Figured Walnut Bow Fronted Canteen of Cutlery with 3 Fitted Drawers
Art Deco Figured Walnut Bow Fronted Canteen of Cutlery with 3 Fitted Drawers

Art Deco Figured Walnut Bow Fronted Canteen of Cutlery with 3 Fitted Drawers

Located in London, west Sussex

The contents include 12 table knives,11 cheese knives,12 table forks,3 piece carving set,11 fish knives,12 fish forks,10 teaspoons,12 dessert forks, a pair of lemon squeezers,12 dess...

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Early 20th Century British Antique Table Knives

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Silver Plate

255-Piece Canteen of Silver Trefid Pattern Flatware for 36 Garrards of London
255-Piece Canteen of Silver Trefid Pattern Flatware for 36 Garrards of London

255-Piece Canteen of Silver Trefid Pattern Flatware for 36 Garrards of London

By Garrard & Co. Ltd.

Located in Windsor Forest, Berkshire

The service comprises; 36 Table Forks 1911 36 Desert Forks 1911 ( 6 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths London) 36 Table spoons 1911 36 Desert Spoons 1911 ( 1 by Goldsmiths & Silversmith, ...

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1910s British George V Antique Table Knives

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Silver

Set of 12 Early 18th Century Pistol Grip Table Knives
Set of 12 Early 18th Century Pistol Grip Table Knives

Set of 12 Early 18th Century Pistol Grip Table Knives

Located in Cornwall, GB

These are a wonderful set of early eighteenth century table knives, with the blades being over 300 years old!

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Early 1700s English George III Antique Table Knives

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel

Sheffield Imari Style Porcelain Handled Silver Table Knives, Cased Set of Eight
Sheffield Imari Style Porcelain Handled Silver Table Knives, Cased Set of Eight

Sheffield Imari Style Porcelain Handled Silver Table Knives, Cased Set of Eight

By Sheffield

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A set of eight English Staffordshire porcelain Imari pattern handled table knives, circa 1849 - 1860, in the manner of Royal Crown Derby.

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Mid-19th Century English Japonisme Antique Table Knives

Materials

Silver Plate

English Imari Style Porcelain Handled Silver Table Knives, a Cased Set of Eight
English Imari Style Porcelain Handled Silver Table Knives, a Cased Set of Eight

English Imari Style Porcelain Handled Silver Table Knives, a Cased Set of Eight

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A set of eight English Staffordshire porcelain Imari pattern handled table knives, circa 1849 - 1860, in the manner of Royal Crown Derby.

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Mid-19th Century English Japonisme Antique Table Knives

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 8 George III Kings Pattern Table Knives, London 1813 by Moses Brent
Set of 8 George III Kings Pattern Table Knives, London 1813 by Moses Brent

Set of 8 George III Kings Pattern Table Knives, London 1813 by Moses Brent

Located in Cornwall, GB

A set of 8 George III Kings pattern table knives, London 1813 by Moses Brent A set of 8 George III Kings pattern table knives, with the original blades and engraved to the handle wi...

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1810s English George III Antique Table Knives

Materials

Sterling Silver

1920s English Bisby Art Deco Celluloid Ivory Handled Table Knives, Cased S/6
1920s English Bisby Art Deco Celluloid Ivory Handled Table Knives, Cased S/6

1920s English Bisby Art Deco Celluloid Ivory Handled Table Knives, Cased S/6

By Sheffield

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A set of six Celluloid 'Ivory' handled and Stainless Steel table or place knives, A.H. Bisby & Co., Sheffield England, circa 1920.

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1920s English Art Deco Antique Table Knives

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cutery Service of 36 Knives in Original Box Art Deco
Cutery Service of 36 Knives in Original Box Art Deco

Cutery Service of 36 Knives in Original Box Art Deco

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This cutlery set is made up of 36 knives with ribbed mother-of-pearl handles and silver ferrules: 12 table knives with mother-of-pearl handles, silver ferrule, stainless steel t...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Table Knives

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique 24 Pc Landers Frary & Clark Sterling Mother of Pearl Knives & Forks
Antique 24 Pc Landers Frary & Clark Sterling Mother of Pearl Knives & Forks

Antique 24 Pc Landers Frary & Clark Sterling Mother of Pearl Knives & Forks

By Landers, Frary & Clark 1

Located in Dayton, OH

"24 Piece antique set of Landers, Frary & Clark Aetna Works mother of pearl and sterling silver table knives and dinner forks. Landers, Frary & Clark was a housewares company base...

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Early 20th Century Antique Table Knives

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Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Cutlery Canteen Set Victorian 1853 (Knives 1961/2) 12
Antique Sterling Silver Cutlery Canteen Set Victorian 1853 (Knives 1961/2) 12

Antique Sterling Silver Cutlery Canteen Set Victorian 1853 (Knives 1961/2) 12

By George Adams

Located in London, GB

The set comprises of: Cutlery- 12 x table knives 12 x table forks 12 x table spoons 12 x dessert knives 12 x dessert forks 12 x dessert spoons 12 x dessert spoons Serving pieces-...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Table Knives

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Sterling Silver

Jean E. Puiforcat - Cutlery Flatware Set Art Deco Sterling Silver - 108 Pieces
Jean E. Puiforcat - Cutlery Flatware Set Art Deco Sterling Silver - 108 Pieces

Jean E. Puiforcat - Cutlery Flatware Set Art Deco Sterling Silver - 108 Pieces

By Puiforcat, Jean Puiforcat

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Cutlery set for 12 people including 108 pieces: - 12 table forks - 12 table knives - 12 table spoons - 12 dessert forks - 12 dessert knives - 12 dessert spoons - 12 dessert forks - 1...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Table Knives

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Puiforcat - Art Deco Cutlery Flatware Set Nice Sterling Silver - 192 Pieces
Puiforcat - Art Deco Cutlery Flatware Set Nice Sterling Silver - 192 Pieces

Puiforcat - Art Deco Cutlery Flatware Set Nice Sterling Silver - 192 Pieces

By Puiforcat, Jean Puiforcat

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Set including 192 pieces: - 18 table forks - 18 table knives - 12 table spoons - 12 dessert forks - 12 dessert knives - 12 dessert spoons - 12 fish forks - 12 fish knives - 12 oyster...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Table Knives

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1924 Jean E. Puiforcat Set Of Flatware Cutlery Bayonne Sterling Silver 33 Pieces
1924 Jean E. Puiforcat Set Of Flatware Cutlery Bayonne Sterling Silver 33 Pieces

1924 Jean E. Puiforcat Set Of Flatware Cutlery Bayonne Sterling Silver 33 Pieces

By Jean Puiforcat

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Set of 33 pieces including: - 6 table forks - 6 table knives - 6 cheese/dessert knives - 6 dessert spoon - 6 coffee spoons - 1 butter knife - 2 serving spoons The Bayonne c...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Table Knives

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

JEAN TETARD - 199-PIECE STERLING SILVER CUTLERY SET - 1930s
JEAN TETARD - 199-PIECE STERLING SILVER CUTLERY SET - 1930s

JEAN TETARD - 199-PIECE STERLING SILVER CUTLERY SET - 1930s

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

JEAN TETARD - 199-PIECE STERLING SILVER CUTLERY SET - 1930s • 12 TABLE FORKS • 12 TABLE SPOONS • 12 TABLE KNIVES • 12 FISH FORKS • 12 FISH KNIVES • 12 OYSTER FORKS • 12 LOBSTE...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Table Knives

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lagriffoul & Laval Sterling Silver Set 152 Pieces
Lagriffoul & Laval Sterling Silver Set 152 Pieces

Lagriffoul & Laval Sterling Silver Set 152 Pieces

By Henri Albert Lagriffoul

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

OR: 152 PIECES - NET WEIGHT: 7315 grams + GROSS WEIGHT: 1440 grams composed as follows: 12 TABLESPOONS • 12 TABLE FORKS • 12 TABLE KNIVES • 12 SPOONS A DESSERT • 12 DESSERT...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Table Knives

Materials

Sterling Silver

TETARD FRERES MENAGERE 187 PIECES sterling silver 1930S
TETARD FRERES MENAGERE 187 PIECES sterling silver 1930S

TETARD FRERES MENAGERE 187 PIECES sterling silver 1930S

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

12 place settings (24 pieces) 12 table knives, 12 flatware knives (24 pieces) 24 entremet knives including 12 stainless steel blades and 12 silver blades, 12 small spoons 12 moc...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Table Knives

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Flatware from E.Caron, 115 Pieces
Sterling Silver Flatware from E.Caron, 115 Pieces

Sterling Silver Flatware from E.Caron, 115 Pieces

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H 1.97 in W 12.21 in D 3.35 in

Sterling Silver Flatware from E.Caron, 115 Pieces

Located in Paris, FR

The 115 pieces that make up this dinner service are distributed as follows : - 12 dessert cutlery, - 12 dinner cutlery, - 18 additional dinner forks, - 24 dessert spoons, - a...

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1910s French Antique Table Knives

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Silver

FOUQUET LAPAR - 147-piece Art Deco solid silver cutlery set circa 1930
FOUQUET LAPAR - 147-piece Art Deco solid silver cutlery set circa 1930

FOUQUET LAPAR - 147-piece Art Deco solid silver cutlery set circa 1930

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

FOUQUET LAPAR - 147-piece Art Deco solid silver cutlery set circa 1930 MINERVE hallmark – Net weight of cutlery: 6.79 kg Weight of fruit knives with silver blades: 432 grams. • C...

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Early 20th Century Antique Table Knives

Materials

Silver

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Antique Table Knives For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique table knives for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, all antique table knives available were constructed with great care. Antique table knives have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique table knives are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Georgian and Art Nouveau styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many antique table knives are appealing in their simplicity, but Gorham Manufacturing Company, Frank Smith Co. and Reed and Barton produced popular antique table knives that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Table Knives?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,708, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $39,950 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.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

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.