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77 Piece Strasbourg Pattern Sterling Silver Flatware Set by Gorham
By Gorham
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
"); 3 tablespoons (8.5"); master butter knife (6.75"); sauce ladle (6"); gravy ladle (7"); salad servers
Category

Mid-20th Century American Rococo Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Du Maurier by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 6 Service 28 Pieces
By Oneida
Located in Big Bend, WI
butter knife, 6 7/8". One sugar spoon, 6 1/4". Includes Bonus brand new storage chest. Excellent
Category

Vintage 1960s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Homewood by Kirk Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 39 Pieces
By The Stieff Co. 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
butter knife, 7". One serving spoon, tulip shaped, 8". One mustard ladle, 5". Includes bonus brand
Category

Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver

Stardust by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Six Service 28 Pcs Modern
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
handle master butter knife, 7". Includes bonus brand new storage chest. Excellent condition, no
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Norse by International Stainless Steel Flatware Set for 12 Service 66 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Ladle, 7" 1 Serving Spoon, 8 7/8" 1 Cold Meat Fork, 3-tine, 9" 1 Sugar Spoon, 6 1/8" 1 Master Butter
Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Outstanding Art Deco Extensive Silverware Service for Eight
Located in New York, NY
sixteen salad forks and teaspoons. Serving pieces include master butter knife, olive fork, asparagus fork
Category

20th Century Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Early 77 Pc. Set of Arne Jacobsen for Anton Michelsen Flatware, Circa 1958
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Bruxelles, BE
/butter knife/diner knife/dessert spoon/coffee spoon /left handed spoon/large serving spoon/serving spoon
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Space Age More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hadley by Wallace Stainless Steel Flatware Set for 12 Service 66 Pieces Dinner
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
spoon, 8 1/2" One cold meat fork, 8 3/4" One sugar spoon, 6" One master butter knife, 6 1/2" One
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

JEAN E. PUIFORCAT - Silver Flatware 298 Art Deco Pieces
By Jean Puiforcat
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
server • 1 butter knife • 1 ice shovel • 1 sugar tongs • 1 fish dish 2 pieces • 1 2-piece salad
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mexican Pesa Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Size Set Service 47 Pieces
By Pesa
Located in Big Bend, WI
/8". Four place soup spoons, 7 1/8". One gravy ladle, 7". One flat handle master butter knife, 7 1
Category

20th Century Mexican Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

80-Piece Sterling Flatware Set by Frank Herschede Co.
By The Frank Herschede Co.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
forks 20 tea spoons Eight soup spoons 12 knifes Seven butter knifes One carving knife One carving
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver

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

Mandarin by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 52 pieces Bamboo
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
" 2 serving spoons, 8 3/4" 1 sugar spoon, 6" 1 hollow handle master butter knife, 7 3/8
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lui Bellotto Italian Sterling Silver Flatware Set 79 Pcs Dinner Service for 12
By Bellotto Argenterie
Located in Big Bend, WI
", one sandwich tong, 9 3/4", one butter knife, 6 1/2" Includes bonus brand new storage chest
Category

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver

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

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

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
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

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

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

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

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

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

Friederike by Bremer BSF 800 Silver Flatware Service Set 56 Pieces German
Located in Big Bend, WI
, shell bowl, 5 1/8" 1 flat handle master butter knife, 6" 1 pickle fork, long, 7 1/2" 1 long platter
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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
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

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
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

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

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
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

Hanover by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 63 pieces Dinner
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
", 12 place soup spoons, 7", one sugar spoon, 6", one flat handle master butter knife, 7
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Delacourt by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set, 12 Service Luncheon, 56 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
hollow handle master butter knife, 6 7/8", one pickle fork, 5 7/8", one sauce ladle, 5 1/2". Includes
Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

George Martha by Westmorland Sterling Silver Flatware Set 48 Service 300 Pcs
By Westmorland
Located in Big Bend, WI
meat forks, 8 3/8". One sugar spoon, 6". Two flat handle master butter knife, 7". One tomato server
Category

Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Luxembourg by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 60 Pcs Dinner
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
serving spoons, 8 1/4", one flat handle master butter knife, 7 5/8", one berry spoon, gold
Category

20th Century Tableware

ASHMONT BY REED BARTON Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set 8 SERVICE 46 PIECES
By Reed Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
MASTER BUTTER KNIFE, 7" 1 PIE SERVER w/STAINLESS BLADE, 10 3/4" Includes BONUS brand new storage
Category

1990s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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
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
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
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
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
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

Ashmont by Reed Barton Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set of Eight, 40 Pieces
By Reed Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
spoon, 6 3/8". One hollow handle master butter knife, 7". One pie server with stainless blade, 10 3/4
Category

1990s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

English Chippendale by Reed Barton Sterling Silver Flatware for 8 Set 38 Pcs
By Reed Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
handle master butter knife, 7 3/8" 1 pie server w/stainless blade, 11" Includes bonus brand new
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Entwine by Oneida Stainless Steel Flatware set 40 pcs Modern IN BOOK New Modern
By Oneida
Located in Big Bend, WI
Master Butter Knife, 6 7/8" Includes bonus brand new wooden drawer caddy (and Oneida boxes, as shown
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Stainless Steel

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
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

Eglantine by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 59 Pieces Multi-Motif
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
ladle, 7 1/4" 1 sugar spoon w/embossed strawberry in bowl, 6 1/4" 1 master butter knife, 7 1/4" 1 long
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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
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
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

Triumph by Tuttle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 63 Pcs Continental
By Tuttle Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
1/4" One hollow handle master butter knife, 7" Includes bonus brand new storage chest
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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
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

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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.