{"product_id":"set-of-12-sterling-silver-and-mother-of-pearl-butter-knives-1926","title":"Set of 12 Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Butter Knives, 1926","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA handsome English set of twelve butter knives dating to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1926\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, each combining a solid \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esterling silver blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a beautifully figured \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emother-of-pearl handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe broad, rounded blades are individually struck with full English sterling silver hallmarks for 1926 together with the maker’s mark \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“W.H”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Each is mounted to a slim, gently tapering mother-of-pearl handle, the natural shell displaying attractive variations of silvery white, soft grey, green and pink iridescence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe restrained design gives the set an elegant simplicity, allowing the quality of the materials to take prominence. The rounded, unsharpened blades are characteristic of butter knives intended for the dining table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe knives are accompanied by their \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal fitted presentation case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with dark fitted interior and silk-lined lid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngland, 1926.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12 butter knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sterling silver and mother of pearl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1926\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker's mark:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e W.H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fully hallmarked sterling silver blades \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade are in excellent condition and are straight and firm in the handles. Large and thick high quality mother of pearl handles which are seldom able to be produced today. A minor chip to the base of one of the handles but a fine set and ready for another century of use. The case shows some age-related wear, particularly to the interior lining.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barrington and Son","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50796426952804,"sku":"374","price":700.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/3836\/5540\/files\/374Butterknives1926115GBP_ShippingIMG_5352-Photoroom.jpg?v=1790514544","url":"https:\/\/www.barringtonandson.com\/products\/set-of-12-sterling-silver-and-mother-of-pearl-butter-knives-1926","provider":"Barrington and Son","version":"1.0","type":"link"}