Knife rests have been used for centuries to keep cutlery clean and off the tablecloth during meals. In the 19th century, silver and plated knife rests became popular as dining etiquette and table manners became more refined.

Silver knife rests were made in various styles and designs, from simple and elegant to ornate and elaborate. Some were made in the shape of animals, such as fish or swans, while others were more abstract or geometric in design. Silver knife rests were often made by skilled silversmiths, and some were even personalized with monograms or crests.

Plated knife rests were a more affordable option for those who could not afford silver. Plated knife rests were made by coating a base metal, such as copper or brass, with a layer of silver through a process known as electroplating. Plated knife rests were also made in a variety of styles and designs, and more...

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Attractive cased set of Victorian silverplated & ivory napkin…

Attractive cased set of Victorian silverplated & ivory napkin rings & knife rests by Elkington & Co, attractive cased set of Victorian silverplated & ivory napkin rings & knife rests by Elkington & Co

Stewart Dawson pair of silver plated Australiana knife rests,…

Stewart Dawson pair of silver plated Australiana knife rests, 19th/20th century, 5 cm high, 10 cm wide

Set of 6 silver plated knife rests, the concave ends with ball…

Set of 6 Silver Plated Knife Rests with Ball Corners

Set of 6 silver plated knife rests, the concave ends with ball corners

Two various pairs silver plate knife rests including: pair with…

Silver Plate Knife Rests: Thistle and Plain Pair

Two various pairs silver plate knife rests including: pair with Scottish Thistle form decoration; and another plain pair.

Collection of six silver plated knife rests, decorated with…

Australian-inspired Silver Plated Knife Rest Collection

Collection of six silver plated knife rests, decorated with eucalyptus leaves, ferns and Australian animals (6), approx. Height 5 cm width 12 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney

A pair of Australian silver plated knife rests adorned with…

Australian-themed Silver Plated Knife Rests, Circa 1900

A pair of Australian silver plated knife rests adorned with boomerangs, kangaroo and emu, circa 1900, 10 cm across

A pair of silver plate knife rests depicting army and Navy…

Army vs Navy Tug of War Knife Rests

A pair of silver plate knife rests depicting army and Navy personal in a game of tug of war. By William Hutton & Son Sheffield 1834

Pair of Victorian silver plate figural knife rests set with…

Victorian Silver Plate Figural Knife Rests with Greyhounds and Riding Crop

Pair of Victorian silver plate figural knife rests set with central riding crop, supported on the backs of seated grey hounds, length 9 cm (2)

A pair of Australian silver plated knife rests with kangaroo…

Australian silver plated knife rests with kangaroo and emu

A pair of Australian silver plated knife rests with kangaroo and emu, late 19th century, 11 cm wide

Set of six WMF silver plate knife rests in the form of various…

Animal-Inspired WMF Silver Plate Knife Rest Set

Set of six WMF silver plate knife rests in the form of various animals

Cased set early silver plate knife rests including 1 pair cased…

Early Silver Plate Knife Rests Set with Cases

Cased set early silver plate knife rests including 1 pair cased knife rests, and another pair of knife rests, without case.

A pair of Australian silver plated knife rests, circa 1900, 10…

Pair of Australian Silver Plated Knife Rests, Circa 1900

A pair of Australian silver plated knife rests, circa 1900, 10 cm across

Eight silver plate 'animal' knife rests

Silver animal knife rests set of 8

Eight silver plate 'animal' knife rests

Set of six WMF silver plate knife rests, with various animals…

WMF Animal Knife Rest Set

Set of six WMF silver plate knife rests, with various animals to either ends

Pair of silver plate bird figural knife rests

Silver Bird Knife Rests

Pair of silver plate bird figural knife rests

Pair of silver plate sphinx knife rests, 8 cm wide

Silver Plate Sphinx Knife Rests, 8 cm Wide

Pair of silver plate sphinx knife rests, 8 cm wide

Twelve Christofle knife rests marked Christofle, approx 10 cm…

Set of 12 Christofle Knife Rests

Twelve Christofle knife rests marked Christofle, approx 10 cm long

Boxed pair of antique silver plate knife rests (2)

Antique Silver Plate Knife Rests (Set of 2)

Boxed pair of antique silver plate knife rests (2)

Antique pair of knife rests with, silver plate ball feet and…

Antique Knife Rests with Silver Plate and Mother of Pearl

Antique pair of knife rests with, silver plate ball feet and mother of pearl twist body, approx 4 cm high

A pair of silver plated knife rests in the form of birds on…

Silver bird knife rests on branch

A pair of silver plated knife rests in the form of birds on branches

A set of nine Art Nouveau Christofle silver plated knife rests,…

Art Nouveau Christofle Silver Plated Knife Rests

A set of nine Art Nouveau Christofle silver plated knife rests, circa 1900, the rests with shaped trestle ends well cast with flowing foliage and flower forms; marked with stamp of Christofle to each. Length 10 cm

Two pairs of antique silver plated knife rests

Antique Silver Plated Knife Rests (8 words)

Two pairs of antique silver plated knife rests

Silver plated knife rests 9.5 cm long approx

9.5cm Silver Plated Knife Rests

Silver plated knife rests 9.5 cm long approx

Eight silver plated knife rests

Silver plated knife rests - Set of 8

Eight silver plated knife rests

Set of nine 1920s CHRISTOFLE (O.GALLIA) knife rests (9)

1920s Christofle Knife Rests Set (9)

Set of nine 1920s CHRISTOFLE (O.GALLIA) knife rests (9)

Pair of Australian plated kangaroo knife rests

Australian Kangaroo Knife Rests

Pair of Australian plated kangaroo knife rests