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Copenhagen by Manchester Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set 41 Pieces
By Manchester Silver Co. S. S.
Located in Big Bend, WI
". One flat handle master butter knife, 7". One cake server with stainless blade, 10 1/8". One steak
Category

Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

King Christian by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 67 Pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
gravy ladle, 6 1/2". One serving spoon, 8 3/4". One sugar spoon, 6 1/8". One flat handle master butter
Category

Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

El Grandee by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 52 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
 hollow handle master butter knife, 7 1/4". Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary
Category

Vintage 1960s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tara by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 57 Pieces
By Reed Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
handle master butter knife, 7" 1 pickle fork, 5 7/8" 1 pie server with stainless blade, 10 5/8" 1 jelly
Category

Vintage 1950s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Marlborough by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 56 Pc
By Reed Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
serving spoon, 8 1/4" 1 pierced serving spoon, 8 1/4" 1 sugar spoon, shell, 6" 1 flat handle master butter
Category

Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Madeira by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8, Set of 47 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
" 1 serving spoon, 8 1/2" 1 hollow handle master butter knife, 6 3/4" 1 pickle fork, 6" 1 lemon fork
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vivant by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 66 Pieces Modernism Sleek
By Oneida
Located in Big Bend, WI
", one serving spoon, 8 1/4", one cold meat fork, 8 1/4", one hollow handle master butter knife with
Category

Vintage 1960s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fontaine by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 61 pc Most L Mono
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Meat Fork, 8 5/8" 1 Sugar Spoon, 6 1/8" 1 Flat Handle Master Butter Knife, 7 1/4" Includes bonus
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Danish Art Deco 12 Persons Cutlery set by Borgstrøms Sølvvarefabrik, Set of 65
Located in Esbjerg, DK
/soup Spoons: 20 cm 12 Dessert spoons: 18 cm A 20 cm butter knife, a 17 cm pallet/sandwich knife, 2 x 13
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Grande Renaissance Reed Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 79 pcs
By Reed Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Cold Meat Fork, 8 1/2" 1 Sugar Spoon, 6 1/4" 1 Hollow Handle Master Butter Knife, 7" 1 Pie Server w
Category

Vintage 1960s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

119-Piece Silver Plated Flatware for 12 Persons by SFAM Model Sans-Gêne Empire
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
-piece salad servers, 2-piece carving set, cheese knife, pierced fruit spoon, butter knife, serving spoon
Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

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

Golden Trade winds by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 66 Pcs Bamboo
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Spoon, 6 1/8" 1 Hollow handle Master Butter Knife, 7 3/8" Includes bonus brand new storage chest
Category

Late 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Georgian Manor by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service 54 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
butter knife, 4 3/4". One lemon fork, 4 1/2". Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary
Category

Vintage 1950s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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
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
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

John Priscilla by Westmorland Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 50 Pieces
By Westmorland
Located in Big Bend, WI
spoon, 5 7/8". One flat handle master butter knife, 7 1/4". One tomato server, 7 1/2". One salad set
Category

Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Sentimental by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 45 Pcs Modern
By Oneida
Located in Big Bend, WI
" 1 cold meat fork, 8 1/4" 1 sugar spoon, 5 3/8" 1 hollow handle master butter knife, 6 3/4
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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
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

Antique Fish Flatware Set, Sterling Silver with Mother-of-pearl, Set of 18
Located in Van Nuys, CA
3/8" T Six butter knife = 5-7/8" L X 5/8" W X 1/4" T.
Category

Vintage 1930s American Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Stainless Steel

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
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

English Provincial by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 79 Pc
By Reed Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
butter knife, 7 3/8", one sauce ladle, 5 1/2". Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary
Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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
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

Modern Victorian by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 63 Pc Dinner
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
", one cold meat fork, 7 1/2", one sugar spoon, 5 7/8", one hollow handle master butter knife, 6 3/4
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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
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
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
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
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

Angelique by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 52 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
PIERCED SERVING SPOON, 8 3/8", 1 SUGAR SPOON, 6", 1 HOLLOW HANDLE MASTER BUTTER KNIFE, 7" Includes
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Burgundy by Reed Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service Dinner 66 Pcs
By Reed Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
butter knife, 7". Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary. Excellent condition, not
Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Renaissance Scroll by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 68 Pieces
By Reed Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Cold Meat Fork, 8 1/8" 1 Sugar Spoon, shell, 6 1/4" 1 Hollow Handle Master Butter Knife, 7 3/8" 1
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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
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

Fontainebleau by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 43 pcs Luncheon
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
Butter Knife with bright-cut blade, 7 1/2" Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Benjamin Ben Franklin by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set, 73 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
dinner spoons, 8 1/2" 8 breakfast knives with plated blades, 8" 1 flat handle master butter knife, 7 1/4
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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
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

Silver Rhythm by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 110 Pcs
By Westmorland
Located in Big Bend, WI
handle master butter knife, 6 3/4" 1 tomato server, 7 7/8" 1 cake server with stainless blade, 10" 1
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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
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

Wallace Grand Baroque Sterling Silver Flatware 7P Service for 12 w Utensils
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
) -One Soup Spoon (6-1/8 inch) -One Butter Knife (6-3/8 inch) ( There are 12 place settings in total
Category

Vintage 1950s American Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for 12 Persons
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

William Mary by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 35 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
MASTER BUTTER KNIFE, 6 7/8" Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary. Excellent condition
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rambler Rose by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 63 Pcs Dinner Size
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
SUGAR SPOON, 6" 1 HOLLOW HANDLE MASTER BUTTER KNIFE, 6 1/2" 1 PIE SERVER W/STAINLESS BLADE, 10 5/8" 1
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Albany by Arthur Price Silverplated Flatware Set Service for 8 Dinner 90 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Spoon, 8 3/8" 1 Sugar Spoon, shovel, 5 1/2" 1 Flat Handle Master Butter Knife, 6 3/4" 1 Salad Serving
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Gio Ponti Diamond Flatware, Service for Twelve
By Gio Ponti, Reed Barton
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

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

Set of Mother-of-Pearl Handled Knives (Fruit Butter), Sterling Silver Accents
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in New York, NY
Landers, Frary & Clark Etna Works Sterling Silver Markings Each butter knife is stamped with the maker’s
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

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

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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.