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Golden Tradewinds by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 66 pcs Bamboo
Golden Tradewinds by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 66 pcs Bamboo

Golden Tradewinds by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 66 pcs Bamboo

By International Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

/8" 1 Hollow handle Master Butter Knife, 7 3/8" Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary

Category

Late 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Florence Nightingale by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 70 Pieces
Florence Nightingale by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 70 Pieces

Florence Nightingale by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 70 Pieces

By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

/4" 1 flat handle master butter knife, 7" 1 pickle fork, 5 1/2" 1 lemon fork, 4 1/2" 1 sauce ladle, 5

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Damask Rose by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 37 Pieces
Damask Rose by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 37 Pieces

Damask Rose by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 37 Pieces

By Oneida

Located in Big Bend, WI

butter knife, 6 1/2", one cake server with stainless blade, 10" Includes bonus brand new storage chest

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Spanish Lace by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 46 Pieces
Spanish Lace by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 46 Pieces

Spanish Lace by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 46 Pieces

By Wallace Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

handle master butter knife w/stainless blade, 7 1/8" 1 pie server with stainless blade, 11" Includes

Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Camellia by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service Luncheon 43 Pcs
Camellia by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service Luncheon 43 Pcs

Camellia by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service Luncheon 43 Pcs

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

cream soup spoons, 6 1/4". 1 flat handle master butter knife, 7". 1 pickle fork, 5 3/4". 1 cake server

Category

Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Grand Duchess by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 35 Pieces
Grand Duchess by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 35 Pieces

Grand Duchess by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 35 Pieces

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

butter knife, 7". Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary. Excellent condition, never

Category

Vintage 1970s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Rhythm by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 42 Pieces
Silver Rhythm by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 42 Pieces

Silver Rhythm by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 42 Pieces

By International Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

FORK, 9" 1 SUGAR SPOON, 5 3/4" 1 HOLLOW HANDLE MASTER BUTTER KNIFE, 7" 1 PICKLE FORK, 5 3/4" 1 PIE

Category

Vintage 1950s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cambridge by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 90 Pcs Dinner
Cambridge by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 90 Pcs Dinner

Cambridge by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 90 Pcs Dinner

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

" 12 teaspoons, 5 3/4" 12 place soup spoons, 7" 12 flat handle butter spreaders, 5 7/8" 12 cocktail

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Feliciana by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service 56 Pieces
Feliciana by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service 56 Pieces

Feliciana by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service 56 Pieces

By Wallace Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

handle master butter knife, 6 1/4". One pie server with stainless blade, 10 5/8". One sauce ladle, 5 5/8

Category

Vintage 1960s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Renaissance Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 70 Pcs Dn
French Renaissance Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 70 Pcs Dn

French Renaissance Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 70 Pcs Dn

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Renaissance Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Flutes by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 79 Pieces
Silver Flutes by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 79 Pieces

Silver Flutes by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 79 Pieces

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

Pierced serving spoon, 8 5/8". One Cold meat fork, 8 3/8". One Flat handle master butter knife, 7". One

Category

Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Northern Lights by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 67 Pcs
Northern Lights by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 67 Pcs

Northern Lights by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 67 Pcs

By International Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

", one cold meat fork, 8 3/4", one sugar spoon, 5 7/8", one flat handle master butter knife, 7 1/8

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Canterbury by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 65 pcs Beaded Dinner
Canterbury by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 65 pcs Beaded Dinner

Canterbury by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 65 pcs Beaded Dinner

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

" 1 Sugar Spoon, 5 3/4" 1 Flat Handle Master Butter Knife, 7" Includes bonus brand new storage chest

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Celeste by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service, 79 Pieces, Modern
Celeste by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service, 79 Pieces, Modern

Celeste by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service, 79 Pieces, Modern

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

master butter knife, 7". One pie server with stainless blade, 10 3/4". One cheese server with stainless

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Gadroon by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 82 Pieces
English Gadroon by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 82 Pieces

English Gadroon by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 82 Pieces

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

" 1 flat handle master butter knife, 7" 1 pickle fork, 3-tine, 5 3/4" 1 lemon fork, 4 1/2" 1 nut spoon

Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Celeste Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 57 Pcs Mid-Century Modern
Celeste Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 57 Pcs Mid-Century Modern

Celeste Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 57 Pcs Mid-Century Modern

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

handle master butter knife, 7", one pickle fork, 5 3/4", one steak carving set, two-pieces, 10 1/2" & 8

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

La Scala by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service For 8 Set 41 Pieces
La Scala by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service For 8 Set 41 Pieces

La Scala by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service For 8 Set 41 Pieces

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

TEASPOONS, 6 1/4" 8 CREAM SOUP SPOONS, 6 1/8" 1 HOLLOW HANDLE MASTER BUTTER KNIFE, 7" Includes bonus

Category

Vintage 1960s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner 43 Pieces
Antique by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner 43 Pieces

Antique by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner 43 Pieces

By Wallace Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

, 5 3/4" 1 flat handle master butter knife, 6 7/8" 1 steak carving set, 2-pc, 10 1/8" & 8 3/4" 1 cake

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Spanish Provincial by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 40 Pieces
Spanish Provincial by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 40 Pieces

Spanish Provincial by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 40 Pieces

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

spoons, 8 3/4". One sugar spoon, 6 1/8". One hollow handle master butter knife, 7". One pickle fork, 6

Category

Vintage 1960s Baroque Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Delacourt by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 104 pieces
Delacourt by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 104 pieces

Delacourt by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 104 pieces

By Lunt Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

1/8" 1 Hollow Handle Master Butter Knife, 6 7/8" 1 Pastry Server w/stainless blade, 10" 1 Cheese

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Festival by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 6 Service 57 Pieces
Festival by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 6 Service 57 Pieces

Festival by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 6 Service 57 Pieces

By Lunt Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

/4" 1 sugar spoon, 6 1/8" 1 flat handle master butter knife, 7" 1 pickle fork, 5 5/8" 1 sauce ladle

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Madeira by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 83 Pieces
Madeira by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 83 Pieces

Madeira by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 83 Pieces

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

1/2" 1 sugar spoon, 6" 1 hollow handle master butter knife, 6 3/4" 1 tomato server, 7 3/8" 1 pie

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Provincial by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 50 Pieces
French Provincial by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 50 Pieces

French Provincial by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 50 Pieces

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

Butter Knife, 6 3/4" Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary. Excellent condition, never

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Symphony by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service For 12 Set 69 Pieces
Symphony by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service For 12 Set 69 Pieces

Symphony by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service For 12 Set 69 Pieces

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

, 6 3/4" 1 Serving Spoon, 8 5/8" 1 Cold Meat Fork, 8" 1 Flat Handle Master Butter Knife, 7" 1 Pickle

Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Twelve - Dog Nose Pattern
Vintage Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Twelve - Dog Nose Pattern

Vintage Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Twelve - Dog Nose Pattern

By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Coffee spoons 12 Egg spoons Additional Pieces: 6 Serving spoons Pair of sauce ladles Butter knife Sugar

Category

Vintage 1940s English Tableware

Materials

Silver

Gio Ponti Diamond Flatware, Service for Twelve
Gio Ponti Diamond Flatware, Service for Twelve

Gio Ponti Diamond Flatware, Service for Twelve

By Reed & Barton, Gio Ponti

Located in Palm Desert, CA

individual butter knife. the set has a beautiful luster and has not been over polished rather shows the

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gold Tip by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 92 Pc Mid-Century Modern
Gold Tip by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 92 Pc Mid-Century Modern

Gold Tip by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 92 Pc Mid-Century Modern

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

", one cold meat fork, 2-tine, 8 1/2", one flat handle master butter knife, 7 1/8", one sugar spoon, 6

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Colonial Theme by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 92 Pieces
Colonial Theme by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 92 Pieces

Colonial Theme by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 92 Pieces

By Lunt Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

spoon, 8 1/4", one cold meat fork, 8", one sugar spoon, 6 1/8", one hollow handle master butter knife

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

William & Mary by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 12 Service Huge
William & Mary by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 12 Service Huge

William & Mary by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 12 Service Huge

By Lunt Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

". Two serving spoon, 8 5/8". One flat handle master butter knife, 6 7/8". One pickle fork, 3-tine, 5 3/8

Category

Vintage 1920s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Greenbrier by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 82 Pieces
Greenbrier by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 82 Pieces

Greenbrier by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 82 Pieces

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

butter knife, 7 1/8" 1 pickle fork, 2-tine, 5 3/4" 1 salad set, 2-pc, all-sterling, 9" 1 jelly server, 6

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

King Christian by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 74 Pieces
King Christian by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 74 Pieces

King Christian by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 74 Pieces

By Wallace Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

spoon, 6 1/8". One flat handle master butter knife, 7". One lemon fork, 5 5/8". One nut spoon, 4 3/4

Category

Vintage 1940s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Wedgwood by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 91 Pieces
Wedgwood by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 91 Pieces

Wedgwood by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 91 Pieces

By International Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

cold meat fork, 9" 1 flat handle master butter knife, 7 1/4" 1 tomato server, 7 3/4" 1 jelly server, 6

Category

Vintage 1920s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Old Atlanta by Wallace Irving Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 66 Pieces
Old Atlanta by Wallace Irving Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 66 Pieces

Old Atlanta by Wallace Irving Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 66 Pieces

By Wallace Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

master butter knife, 7". One pickle fork, 5 3/4". One steak carving set, kn-10 3/8" & fk-8 3/4". One

Category

Antique 1890s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chateau Rose by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 60 Pieces
Chateau Rose by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 60 Pieces

Chateau Rose by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 60 Pieces

By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

, 6", one flat handle master butter knife, 7", one pickle fork, 5 3/4", 1 lemon fork, 4 1/4", one

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Spanish Lace by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 68 Pieces
Spanish Lace by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 68 Pieces

Spanish Lace by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 68 Pieces

By Wallace Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

spoon, 6 1/4" 1 hollow handle master butter knife, 7 1/8" 1 pickle fork, 5 3/4" 1 pie server w/stainless

Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Legato by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 55 Pieces
Legato by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 55 Pieces

Legato by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 55 Pieces

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

spoon, 6" 1 hollow handle master butter knife, 7" 1 pickle fork, 5 3/4" 1 pierced serving spoon, 8 3/8

Category

Vintage 1960s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

La Scala by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 54 pieces Dinner Size
La Scala by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 54 pieces Dinner Size

La Scala by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 54 pieces Dinner Size

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

/4" 1 Hollow Handle Master Butter Knife w/stainless blade, 7" 1 Pickle Fork, 5 7/8" 1 Pie Server w

Category

Vintage 1960s 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.