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Princess Fuchsia by Frigast Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 73 Pcs Dinner
Princess Fuchsia by Frigast Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 73 Pcs Dinner

Princess Fuchsia by Frigast Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 73 Pcs Dinner

By Frigast

Located in Big Bend, WI

Spoon, 7 3/4" 1 Cold Meat Fork, 2-tine, 8 1/2" 1 Hollow Handle Master Butter Knife, all-sterling, 7 1/2

Category

20th Century Danish Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Butter Dish & Knife, Silver Crystal Butter Dish Decorative Table Ware
Antique Butter Dish & Knife, Silver Crystal Butter Dish Decorative Table Ware

Antique Butter Dish & Knife, Silver Crystal Butter Dish Decorative Table Ware

Located in Wembley, GB

Antique Sterling Silver and Glass Butter Dish, Birmingham 1920, by E J Houlston, Silver Base with

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Crystal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver Leaf

19th C. Kirk & Son "Repoussé" 117-Piece Sterling Silver Flat Service, 111.8 Oz
19th C. Kirk & Son "Repoussé" 117-Piece Sterling Silver Flat Service, 111.8 Oz

19th C. Kirk & Son "Repoussé" 117-Piece Sterling Silver Flat Service, 111.8 Oz

By Kirk & Son

Located in Germantown, MD

1 Cream ladle 1 Relish fork 1 Master butter knife 1 Olive spoon 1 Pickle fork 1 Cold meat fork 1

Category

Antique 19th Century American Empire Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Old Atlanta by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 113 pieces
Old Atlanta by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 113 pieces

Old Atlanta by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 113 pieces

By Wallace Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

Master Butter Knife, 6 7/8" 1 Jelly Server, 6 1/4" 1 Cheese Server w/stainless blade, 7" Includes bonus

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Royal Danish by International Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware for Eight, 61 Pcs
Royal Danish by International Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware for Eight, 61 Pcs

Royal Danish by International Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware for Eight, 61 Pcs

By International Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

demitasse spoons 4 1/8", One gravy ladle 6 1/2", 1 sugar spoon 6", One flat handle master butter knife, 7

Category

Vintage 1930s American Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Angelo by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 75 pcs Dinner
Angelo by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 75 pcs Dinner

Angelo by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 75 pcs Dinner

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

Ladle, gold-washed, 9 1/4" 1 Sugar Sifter Ladle, gold-washed, 8" 1 Master Butter Knife, 8 1/4" 1 Carving

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Candlelight by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 80 Pcs Dinner Size
Candlelight by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 80 Pcs Dinner Size

Candlelight by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 80 Pcs Dinner Size

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

master butter knife, 6 7/8", one lemon fork, 5 1/2", one steak carving set, two-piece, kn- 9 3/4", fk-8

Category

Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Eloquence by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 74 Pieces Dinner
Eloquence by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 74 Pieces Dinner

Eloquence by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 74 Pieces Dinner

By Lunt Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

soup spoons, 6 5/8" 12 iced tea spoons, 7 3/8" 1 sugar spoon, 6 1/8" 1 hollow handle master butter

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Heart-Shaped Silver and Cut Glass Box, Antique English Vanity or Trinket Dish
Heart-Shaped Silver and Cut Glass Box, Antique English Vanity or Trinket Dish

Heart-Shaped Silver and Cut Glass Box, Antique English Vanity or Trinket Dish

Located in Wembley, GB

, silver butter knife, antique silverware, classic home décor, vintage cheese dish, luxury gift, Pars Rug

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Buttercup by Gorham Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set For 18 Service 133 Pcs
Buttercup by Gorham Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set For 18 Service 133 Pcs

Buttercup by Gorham Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set For 18 Service 133 Pcs

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

, 8 1/2" 1 COLD MEAT FORK, 8" 1 SUGAR SPOON, 6" 1 FLAT HANDLE MASTER BUTTER KNIFE, 6 3/4" 1 PICKLE

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

La Scala by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service Luncheon 91-Pieces
La Scala by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service Luncheon 91-Pieces

La Scala by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service Luncheon 91-Pieces

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

master butter knife 7", one lemon fork 5 3/4", one pie server (stainless blade) 10 1/2". Includes

Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Gadroon by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 95 Pieces
English Gadroon by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 95 Pieces

English Gadroon by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 95 Pieces

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

6 1/4", 1 HOLLOW HANDLE MASTER BUTTER KNIFE, 6 7/8" 1 PICKLE FORK 5 3/4", 1 JELLY SERVER 6 1/4

Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Celeste by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 36 Pcs Mid Century Mod
Celeste by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 36 Pcs Mid Century Mod

Celeste by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 36 Pcs Mid Century Mod

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

cold meat fork, 8 5/8" 1 sugar spoon, 6 1/4" 1 hollow handle master butter knife, 7" Includes bonus

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hammered silver butter dish with two compartments and knife
Hammered silver butter dish with two compartments and knife

Hammered silver butter dish with two compartments and knife

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Hammered silver butter dish with two deposits and knife. Metal: Silver. Origin

Category

20th Century European Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Celeste by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 55 Pieces Modern
Celeste by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 55 Pieces Modern

Celeste by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 55 Pieces Modern

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

ladle, 7 1/4" 1 serving spoon, 8 1/2" 1 hollow handle master butter knife, 7" 1 lemon fork, 2-tine, 4" 1

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gothic by Vanderslice Sterling Silver Flatware Set 43 pieces California
Gothic by Vanderslice Sterling Silver Flatware Set 43 pieces California

Gothic by Vanderslice Sterling Silver Flatware Set 43 pieces California

By W. K. Vanderslice & Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

Gravy Ladle, 5 5/8" 1 Flat Handle Master Butter Knife, 8" 1 Berry Spoon, gold-washed, 8 3/4" 1 Mustard

Category

Antique 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Wedgwood by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 107 Pieces
Wedgwood by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 107 Pieces

Wedgwood by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 107 Pieces

By International Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

master butter knife, 7 1/4" 1 pickle fork, 6" 1 cake server with stainless blade, 10" 1 sauce ladle, 5" 1

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lady Washington by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 109 Pcs Dinner
Lady Washington by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 109 Pcs Dinner

Lady Washington by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 109 Pcs Dinner

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

butter knife, 7 3/4" 1 pickle / fruit fork, 2-tine, 5 7/8" 1 soup ladle, 12 1/2" 1 berry spoon, fluted

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid Century Butter and Knife Tray by Joe Chasnoff and Judy Azulay
Mid Century Butter and Knife Tray by Joe Chasnoff and Judy Azulay

Mid Century Butter and Knife Tray by Joe Chasnoff and Judy Azulay

By Judy Azulay, Joe Chasnoff

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Set of mid century butter and knife tray by Joe Chasnoff and Judy Azulay. Playful modern shape with

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Walnut

Tiffany & Co. Colonial Silver Flatware Service for 12
Tiffany & Co. Colonial Silver Flatware Service for 12

Tiffany & Co. Colonial Silver Flatware Service for 12

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

forks 12 Dinner forks 12 Serving forks 12 Fish knives 12 Butter knifes 12 Luncheon/dessert knives 12

Category

Antique 19th Century American Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Debutante by Richard Dimes Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 114 Pieces
Debutante by Richard Dimes Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 114 Pieces

Debutante by Richard Dimes Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 114 Pieces

By Richard Dimes Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

butter knife, 7 3/8" 1 pickle fork, 3-tine, 6 1/8" 1 cake server w/stainless blade, 10 1/4" 1 sauce ladle

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

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

forks, 22 teaspoons, 2 egg spoons, a sugar spoon and butter knife, 18 dessert spoons, 3 salt spoons, 3

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Celeste Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 61 pcs Mid Century Modern
Celeste Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 61 pcs Mid Century Modern

Celeste Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 61 pcs Mid Century Modern

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

1/4" 1 HOLLOW HANDLE MASTER BUTTER KNIFE, 7" 1 PICKLE FORK, 5 3/4" 1 STEAK CARVING SET, 2-PC, 10 1/2

Category

20th Century Tableware

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.