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Georg Jensen Acorn Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12, 88 Total
Georg Jensen Acorn Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12, 88 Total

Georg Jensen Acorn Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12, 88 Total

By Georg Jensen

Located in Bethesda, MD

Butter knifes 6 inches ♦ 2 Serving spoons 9½ inches ♦ 1 Serving knife 10½ inches ♦ Price: Based on

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Edward VIII Sterling Silver Sandringham Pattern Canteen of Cutlery
Antique Edward VIII Sterling Silver Sandringham Pattern Canteen of Cutlery

Antique Edward VIII Sterling Silver Sandringham Pattern Canteen of Cutlery

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

spoons Pair of serving spoons Butter knife The components of this canteen were crafted by the Sheffield

Category

Vintage 1930s British Edwardian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Savannah by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 68 pcs
Savannah by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 68 pcs

Savannah by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 68 pcs

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

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

Category

Vintage 1960s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Modernist Flatware Set by Magnus Stephensen for Georg Jensen
Modernist Flatware Set by Magnus Stephensen for Georg Jensen

Modernist Flatware Set by Magnus Stephensen for Georg Jensen

By Georg Jensen, Magnus Stephensen

Located in Atlanta, GA

" fork quantity 12 6-1/2" butter knife quantity 12 5-1/4" tea spoon quantity 14 6-1/8" tea spoon

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Modernist Flatware Set by Magnus Stephensen for Georg Jensen
Modernist Flatware Set by Magnus Stephensen for Georg Jensen

Modernist Flatware Set by Magnus Stephensen for Georg Jensen

By Georg Jensen, Magnus Stephensen

Located in Atlanta, GA

" fork quantity 12 6-1/2" butter knife quantity 12 5-1/4" tea spoon quantity 14 6-1/8" tea spoon

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sterling “Contessina” Flatware '76 pieces'
Sterling “Contessina” Flatware '76 pieces'

Sterling “Contessina” Flatware '76 pieces'

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in Brooklyn, NY

, salad fork, dessert spoon and butter knife). The set also includes table, pierced and sugar spoons and a

Category

Vintage 1960s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Jens Quistgaard flatware, service for eight
Jens Quistgaard flatware, service for eight

Jens Quistgaard flatware, service for eight

Located in Chicago, IL

settings (salad & dinner fork, dinner, steak & butter knife, dinner & soup spoon) 2 - 2pc

Category

German Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hanover by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 43 pieces Dinner
Hanover by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 43 pieces Dinner

Hanover by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 43 pieces Dinner

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

spoons, 7" 1 sugar spoon, 6" 1 flat handle master butter knife, 7 3/4" 1 sauce ladle, 5 3/4

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Orchies French Majolica Pottery Cat Head Figural Penny Bank
Orchies French Majolica Pottery Cat Head Figural Penny Bank

Orchies French Majolica Pottery Cat Head Figural Penny Bank

Located in Philadelphia, PA

nipping to the money slot, often seen on these pieces, a result of fishing the coins out with a butter

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Earthenware

Danish Baroque by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 67 Pieces
Danish Baroque by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 67 Pieces

Danish Baroque by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 67 Pieces

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

meat fork, 9 1/4". One sugar spoon, 6 1/4". One hollow handle master butter knife, 7". One pie

Category

Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Thomas Pheasant for Baker Patricia Chaise Lounges
Pair of Thomas Pheasant for Baker Patricia Chaise Lounges

Pair of Thomas Pheasant for Baker Patricia Chaise Lounges

By Baker Brothers, Thomas Pheasant

Located in Rio Vista, CA

with gracefully sloped backs and butter knife arms. Baker describes the Patricia chaise from the Thomas

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Park Avenue by Manchester Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Service 12 Set 74 Pcs
Park Avenue by Manchester Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Service 12 Set 74 Pcs

Park Avenue by Manchester Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Service 12 Set 74 Pcs

By Manchester Silver Co. & S. S.

Located in Big Bend, WI

fork, 7 5/8" 1 sugar spoon, 5 5/8" 1 flat handle master butter knife, 7" 1 cake server w/stainless

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set Eight Service Lunch 52 Pieces
Antique by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set Eight Service Lunch 52 Pieces

Antique by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set Eight Service Lunch 52 Pieces

By Wallace Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

serving spoon, 8 1/4". One sugar spoon, 5 7/8". One flat handle master butter knife, 6 3/4". Includes

Category

Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Olympia by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 46 Pieces
Olympia by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 46 Pieces

Olympia by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 46 Pieces

By Wallace Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

", one sugar spoon, 6", one master butter knife, 6 7/8" Includes bonus brand new flatware storage

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Plymouth Colony by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 53 Pcs
Plymouth Colony by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 53 Pcs

Plymouth Colony by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 53 Pcs

By Wallace Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

master butter knife, 6 3/4" Includes bonus brand new flatware storage chest. Excellent condition, with

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gothic by Shiebler Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 60 Pieces
Gothic by Shiebler Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 60 Pieces

Gothic by Shiebler Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 60 Pieces

By George Shiebler

Located in Big Bend, WI

preserve spoon, gold-washed, 7 1/2" 1 sugar spoon, gold-washed, 6 1/8" 1 master butter knife with twist

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century "Aegean Wave" Sterling & 24kt Gold Flatware Set for 8 by Wallace
Mid-Century "Aegean Wave" Sterling & 24kt Gold Flatware Set for 8 by Wallace

Mid-Century "Aegean Wave" Sterling & 24kt Gold Flatware Set for 8 by Wallace

By Wallace Silversmiths

Located in New York, NY

serving spoons, two large serving forks, a gravy ladle, and a master butter knife. Based on ancient greek

Category

Vintage 1970s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Gossamer by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 90 Pieces Modern
Gossamer by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 90 Pieces Modern

Gossamer by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 90 Pieces Modern

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

butter knife, 7 3/8". Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary. Excellent condition, not

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bridal Bouquet by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 92 Pieces Dinner
Bridal Bouquet by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 92 Pieces Dinner

Bridal Bouquet by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 92 Pieces Dinner

By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

" 1 flat handle master butter knife, 7" 1 pickle fork, 3-tine, 5 1/2" 1 sugar tong, 4" 1 cheese server

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Contempora by D&H Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 53 Pcs Art Deco
Contempora by D&H Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 53 Pcs Art Deco

Contempora by D&H Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 53 Pcs Art Deco

By Dominick & Haff

Located in Big Bend, WI

5 1/4", One cold meat fork 7 3/4", one sugar spoon 6", One flat handle master butter knife 7 1/2

Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Cactus Sterling Silver 104pc Silverware Flatware w/ Serving Pieces
Georg Jensen Cactus Sterling Silver 104pc Silverware Flatware w/ Serving Pieces

Georg Jensen Cactus Sterling Silver 104pc Silverware Flatware w/ Serving Pieces

By Georg Jensen

Located in Montclair, NJ

- a dinner knife, a butter knife, a dinner fork, a salad fork, an oyster fork, a round bowl soup spoon

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for 18 Persons by William Eaton
Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for 18 Persons by William Eaton

Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for 18 Persons by William Eaton

By William Eaton

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

salt spoons Soup ladle Butter knife The fundamental pieces of this straight service have been

Category

Antique 1840s British Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Empire by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 88 Pieces Dinner Rare
Empire by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 88 Pieces Dinner Rare

Empire by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 88 Pieces Dinner Rare

By Durgin Silver Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

fancy bowl, 7 1/2" 1 serving spoon, 8 1/4" 1 flat handle master butter knife, 7" 1 sauce ladle with

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver Service for Eight in Moonbeam Pattern by Rogers
Art Deco Sterling Silver Service for Eight in Moonbeam Pattern by Rogers

Art Deco Sterling Silver Service for Eight in Moonbeam Pattern by Rogers

By 1847 Rogers Bros.

Located in New York, NY

: 6.25" L X 1" W X .5" H Butter knife: 5.75" L X .5" W X .2" H.   

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage 12 Place Settings Sheffield 131 Piece Canteen of Cutlery
Vintage 12 Place Settings Sheffield 131 Piece Canteen of Cutlery

Vintage 12 Place Settings Sheffield 131 Piece Canteen of Cutlery

Located in London, GB

spoons 1x cake slice 1x pie slice 1x butter knife 1x cake knife Condition: In excellent condition

Category

Vintage 1950s English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Bamboo by Ricci Stainless Steel Flatware Tableware Set Service 12 New 65 Pcs
Bamboo by Ricci Stainless Steel Flatware Tableware Set Service 12 New 65 Pcs

Bamboo by Ricci Stainless Steel Flatware Tableware Set Service 12 New 65 Pcs

By Ricci Argentieri

Located in Big Bend, WI

, serving spoon, gravy ladle, butter knife and sugar shell. Brand new, never used. Comes in the original

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery

By Chawner & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Sauce ladles Pair of butter knifes Pair of caddy spoons Sugar tongs Runcible spoons Each piece of

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Camellia by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 68 Pieces
Camellia by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 68 Pieces

Camellia by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 68 Pieces

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

1/8". One pickle fork, 5 3/4". One gravy ladle, 6 1/2". One hollow handle master butter knife, 6

Category

Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

1970s Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Eight Persons
1970s Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Eight Persons

1970s Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Eight Persons

By Roberts & Belk Ltd. 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

spoons Butter knife This impressive comprehensive service benefits from Fine and impressive solid

Category

20th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique 1920s Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for 12 Persons
Antique 1920s Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for 12 Persons

Antique 1920s Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for 12 Persons

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

: Pair of sauce ladles Butter knife The entire components of this antique service have been crafted

Category

20th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Mappin & Webb 148pc  Canteen of cutlery Queens Pattern etc
Victorian Mappin & Webb 148pc  Canteen of cutlery Queens Pattern etc

Victorian Mappin & Webb 148pc Canteen of cutlery Queens Pattern etc

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Dereham, GB

top shelf 12 Desert Knives Top Drawer:1 butter knife Mappin & Webb Queens

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Hannah Hull by Tuttle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 56 Pieces
Hannah Hull by Tuttle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 56 Pieces

Hannah Hull by Tuttle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 56 Pieces

By Tuttle Silver Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

/4", one sugar spoon, 5 3/4", one flat handle master butter knife, 6 3/4", one lemon fork, 4 5/8

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rope by Hector Aguilar Mexico Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 34 Pcs Rare
Rope by Hector Aguilar Mexico Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 34 Pcs Rare

Rope by Hector Aguilar Mexico Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 34 Pcs Rare

By Hector Aguilar

Located in Big Bend, WI

place soup spoons, 7 1/8" 1 tea caddy spoon, 5" 1 flat handle master butter knife, 5" 1 salad serving

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

59 Pc Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Flatware & Chest Landers Frary & Clark
59 Pc Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Flatware & Chest Landers Frary & Clark

59 Pc Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Flatware & Chest Landers Frary & Clark

By Landers, Frary & Clark 1

Located in Dayton, OH

” / Serving Spoon - 8.25” x 1.75” / A&J Plaut Silver Plate Butter Knife - 7.25” x 0.75” / German Silver Plate

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for 12 Persons, 100 Pieces
Antique Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for 12 Persons, 100 Pieces

Antique Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for 12 Persons, 100 Pieces

By Abrahams Brothers

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

4 salt spoons Pair of mustard spoon Butter knife Preserve spoon Meat carving knife Game carving

Category

Vintage 1930s English Other Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 92 Pieces Huge
Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 92 Pieces Huge

Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 92 Pieces Huge

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

master butter knife, 6 7/8". One pickle fork, 2-tine, 5 5/8". One nut spoon, 4 3/4". One jelly server

Category

Vintage 1910s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Buttercup by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 82 Pcs Place Size New
Buttercup by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 82 Pcs Place Size New

Buttercup by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 82 Pcs Place Size New

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

handle master butter knife, 6 3/4" 1 salad serving set with olive wood, 11" 1 cake server with stainless

Category

Antique 1890s Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Burgundy by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 67 Pieces
Burgundy by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 67 Pieces

Burgundy by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 67 Pieces

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

cold meat fork, 8". One flat handle master butter knife, 7". One pickle fork, 6". One salad serving

Category

Vintage 1940s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Impero by Wallace Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set for 12 Service 65 Pieces
Impero by Wallace Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set for 12 Service 65 Pieces

Impero by Wallace Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set for 12 Service 65 Pieces

By Wallace Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

meat fork, 9 5/8". One sugar spoon, 5". One flat handle master butter knife, 6 1/4". Includes

Category

20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver "Cypress" Flatware, Service for Twelve Ca. 1950s
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver "Cypress" Flatware, Service for Twelve Ca. 1950s

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver "Cypress" Flatware, Service for Twelve Ca. 1950s

By Tias Eckhoff, Georg Jensen

Located in Peabody, MA

of a dinner knife, butter knife, dinner and salad forks, soup spoon and teaspoon. Serving pieces

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Beekman by Tiffany & Co, Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 142 Pieces
Beekman by Tiffany & Co, Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 142 Pieces

Beekman by Tiffany & Co, Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 142 Pieces

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

, 8 1/2". One sugar spoon, 5 7/8". One flat handle master butter knife, 7 1/4". One pie server, all

Category

Antique 1860s 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.