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Eternal Rose by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 64 Pieces
Eternal Rose by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 64 Pieces

Eternal Rose by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 64 Pieces

By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

", 2 SERVING SPOONS, 8 1/2", 1 SUGAR SPOON, 6 1/4", 1 HOLLOW HANDLE MASTER BUTTER KNIFE, 7 1/2

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Flutes by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 12 Service 76 Pieces
Silver Flutes by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 12 Service 76 Pieces

Silver Flutes by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 12 Service 76 Pieces

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

HANDLE BUTTER SPREADERS, 5 3/4" 1 FLAT HANDLE MASTER BUTTER KNIFE, 7" 1 SUGAR SPOON, 6" 1 PICKLE FORK, 5

Category

Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Spring Serenade by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Service For 8 Set 38 Pieces
Spring Serenade by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Service For 8 Set 38 Pieces

Spring Serenade by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Service For 8 Set 38 Pieces

By Lunt Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

SPOON, 8 1/8" 1 SUGAR SPOON, 6" 1 HOLLOW HANDLE MASTER BUTTER KNIFE, 6 7/8" 1 STEAK CARVING SET 2-PC, K

Category

Vintage 1950s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Champlain by Amston Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 77 Pieces
Champlain by Amston Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 77 Pieces

Champlain by Amston Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 77 Pieces

By Amston Silver Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

Butter Knife, 6 7/8" 1 Jelly Server, 6 1/4" Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Goldsmith Henin - Cutlery Set In Sterling Silver 120 Pieces - Minerva - XXth
Goldsmith Henin - Cutlery Set In Sterling Silver 120 Pieces - Minerva - XXth

Goldsmith Henin - Cutlery Set In Sterling Silver 120 Pieces - Minerva - XXth

By Henin et Cie 1

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

service 168 grs • 1 pie server 144 g • 1 cheese knife 62 gr gross • 1 butter knife 70 gr gross • 1 salad

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 24 People
Victorian Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 24 People

Victorian Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 24 People

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

fork 7 Salt spoons Sugar tongs Butter knife Sugar sifter This exceptional service benefits from an

Category

Antique 1850s British Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

American Victorian by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 8Service 47 Piece
American Victorian by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 8Service 47 Piece

American Victorian by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 8Service 47 Piece

By Lunt Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

hollow handle master butter knife, 6 3/4". One cake server w/stainless blade, 9 3/4". One sugar tong, 4 1

Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Windemere by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 36 Pieces Dinner Size
Windemere by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 36 Pieces Dinner Size

Windemere by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 36 Pieces Dinner Size

By International Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

" Six cream soup spoons, 5 3/4" Five flat handle butter spreaders, 5 5/8" One flat handle master butter

Category

Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Feliciana by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 55 Pieces
Feliciana by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 55 Pieces

Feliciana by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 55 Pieces

By Wallace Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

pierced serving spoon, 8 1/2" 1 cold meat fork, 8 1/4" 1 sugar spoon, 6 1/8" 1 hollow handle master butter

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Margaret Rose by National Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set 8 Service 43 Pcs
Margaret Rose by National Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set 8 Service 43 Pcs

Margaret Rose by National Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set 8 Service 43 Pcs

By National Silver Company 1

Located in Big Bend, WI

handle master butter knife, 7". Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary. Excellent

Category

Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Violet by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service 52 Pcs
Violet by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service 52 Pcs

Violet by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service 52 Pcs

By Wallace Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

sugar spoon, 6 1/4". One flat handle master butter knife, 7". Includes bonus brand new storage chest

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lark by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 36 Pieces John Prip
Lark by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 36 Pieces John Prip

Lark by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 36 Pieces John Prip

By Reed & Barton, John Prip

Located in Big Bend, WI

ladle, 7 1/4" 1 serving spoon, 8 3/8" 1 hollow handle master butter knife, 7 3/8" 1 pie server w

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Nocturne by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 38 Pieces
Nocturne by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 38 Pieces

Nocturne by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 38 Pieces

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

serving spoon, 8 3/4" 1 cold meat fork, 8 1/2" 1 hollow handle master butter knife, 7" 1 steak carving set

Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Savannah by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 66 pcs
Savannah by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 66 pcs

Savannah by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 66 pcs

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

Master Butter Knife, 7" 1 Pickle Fork, 6" 1 Nut Spoon, 4 3/4" Includes bonus brand new storage chest

Category

Vintage 1960s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Wentworth by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 54 pieces
Wentworth by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 54 pieces

Wentworth by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 54 pieces

By Watson Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

Cocktail Forks, 5 1/4" 1 Gravy Ladle, 6 1/8" 1 Sugar Spoon, 5 1/2" 1 Flat Handle Master Butter Knife, 6 5/8

Category

Vintage 1910s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Breath of Spring II by Amston Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 45 Pieces
Breath of Spring II by Amston Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 45 Pieces

Breath of Spring II by Amston Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 45 Pieces

By Amston Silver Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

Handle Master Butter Knife, 6 3/4" Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary. Excellent

Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Swan Lake by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 66 Pieces
Swan Lake by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 66 Pieces

Swan Lake by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 66 Pieces

By International Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

7/8" 1 Hollow Handle Master Butter Knife, 7" 1 Pie Server w/stainless blade, 10 1/2" 1 Jelly

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Normandie by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service, 99 Pieces
Normandie by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service, 99 Pieces

Normandie by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service, 99 Pieces

By Wallace Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

". Two serving spoons, 8 1/2". One flat handle master butter knife, 7". Includes bonus brand new storage

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cambridge by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 78 Pieces
Cambridge by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 78 Pieces

Cambridge by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 78 Pieces

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

butter knife, 7 3/4" 1 beef fork, 7 1/8" 1 berry spoon, pointed, gold-washed, 9" Includes bonus brand

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chased Romantique by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 68 Pieces
Chased Romantique by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 68 Pieces

Chased Romantique by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 68 Pieces

By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

". Two serving spoons, 8 3/8". One flat handle master butter knife, 7". Includes bonus brand new

Category

Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Contrast by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Mid-Century Modern 40 Pcs
Contrast by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Mid-Century Modern 40 Pcs

Contrast by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Mid-Century Modern 40 Pcs

By Lunt Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

Pierced Serving Spoon, 9 1/8" 1 Cold Meat Fork, 9 5/8" 1 Master Butter Knife, 7" 1 Pickle Fork, 6" 1

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chased Romantique by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 51 Pieces Dinner
Chased Romantique by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 51 Pieces Dinner

Chased Romantique by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 51 Pieces Dinner

By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

", one sugar spoon, 6 1/8", one flat handle master butter knife, 7 1/8" Includes bonus brand new

Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Richelieu by International Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set Service 45 Pieces
Richelieu by International Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set Service 45 Pieces

Richelieu by International Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set Service 45 Pieces

By International Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

iced tea spoons, 7 1/4" 1 serving spoon, 8 1/2" 1 sugar spoon, 5 3/4" 1 flat handle master butter knife

Category

Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Normandie by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service 52 Pieces
Normandie by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service 52 Pieces

Normandie by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service 52 Pieces

By Wallace Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

sugar spoon, 6 1/8". One flat handle master butter knife, 6 7/8". Includes bonus brand new storage

Category

Vintage 1930s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

147-Piece Nickel Bronze Flatware Set In Fitted Teak Case
147-Piece Nickel Bronze Flatware Set In Fitted Teak Case

147-Piece Nickel Bronze Flatware Set In Fitted Teak Case

Located in Germantown, MD

Server, 1 Butter Knife, 1 Sugar Spoon, 1 Puckle Fork, 1 Curved Ham Knife. Will look great with some

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Bronze

Silver Rhythm by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 41 Pieces
Silver Rhythm by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 41 Pieces

Silver Rhythm by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 41 Pieces

By International Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

LADLE, 6 1/4" 1 SERVING SPOON, 8 1/2" 1 SUGAR SPOON, 5 3/4" 1 HOLLOW HANDLE MASTER BUTTER KNIFE, 7

Category

Vintage 1950s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Spring Glory by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 46 Pieces
Spring Glory by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 46 Pieces

Spring Glory by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 46 Pieces

By International Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

, 5 3/4" 1 GRAVY LADLE, 6 1/4" 1 PIERCED SERVING SPOON, 8 1/2" 1 FLAT HANDLE MASTER BUTTER KNIFE, 7

Category

Vintage 1940s American Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Prince Eugene by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 76 Pcs Dinner
Prince Eugene by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 76 Pcs Dinner

Prince Eugene by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 76 Pcs Dinner

By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

master butter knife, 6 3/4" Storage chest is not included. Excellent condition, with no monograms

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Candlelight by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service Luncheon 36 Pcs
Candlelight by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service Luncheon 36 Pcs

Candlelight by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service Luncheon 36 Pcs

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

serving spoon, 8 5/8". One sugar spoon, 6". One hollow handle master butter knife, 6 3/4". One pie server

Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Copenhagen by Manchester Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set 41 Pieces
Copenhagen by Manchester Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set 41 Pieces

Copenhagen by Manchester Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set 41 Pieces

By Manchester Silver Co. & S. S.

Located in Big Bend, WI

". One flat handle master butter knife, 7". One cake server with stainless blade, 10 1/8". One steak

Category

Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

King Christian by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 67 Pieces
King Christian by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 67 Pieces

King Christian by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 67 Pieces

By Wallace Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

gravy ladle, 6 1/2". One serving spoon, 8 3/4". One sugar spoon, 6 1/8". One flat handle master butter

Category

Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

El Grandee by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 52 Pieces
El Grandee by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 52 Pieces

El Grandee by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 52 Pieces

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

 hollow handle master butter knife, 7 1/4". Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary

Category

Vintage 1960s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tara by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 57 Pieces
Tara by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 57 Pieces

Tara by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 57 Pieces

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

handle master butter knife, 7" 1 pickle fork, 5 7/8" 1 pie server with stainless blade, 10 5/8" 1 jelly

Category

Vintage 1950s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Madeira by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8, Set of 47 Pieces
Madeira by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8, Set of 47 Pieces

Madeira by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8, Set of 47 Pieces

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

" 1 serving spoon, 8 1/2" 1 hollow handle master butter knife, 6 3/4" 1 pickle fork, 6" 1 lemon fork

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Grande Renaissance Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 79 pcs
Grande Renaissance Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 79 pcs

Grande Renaissance Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 79 pcs

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

Cold Meat Fork, 8 1/2" 1 Sugar Spoon, 6 1/4" 1 Hollow Handle Master Butter Knife, 7" 1 Pie Server w

Category

Vintage 1960s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Butter Knife For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the butter knife you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, every butter knife was constructed with great care. There are 45 variations of the antique or vintage butter knife you’re looking for, while we also have 10 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer butter knife, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right butter knife, those designed in Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made butter knife over the years, but those crafted by Georg Jensen, Tiffany & Co. and Gorham are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Butter Knife?

The average selling price for a butter knife at 1stDibs is $276, while they’re typically $40 on the low end and $18,000 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.

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.

Questions About Butter Knife
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A butter knife is also known as a butter spreader. A butter knife is any quasi-table knife with a dull edge and rounded point. Shop a range of vintage butter knives and other flatware on 1stDibs.