Knife Rest – “Farm Fence” Style

Victorian knife rests in silver plate are beautiful and functional pieces of antique dining ware from the Victorian era (1837-1901), a time when elaborate table settings and fine dining were highly fashionable. These knife rests were designed to rest the blades of knives on the table while protecting the cloth or linen from grease or dirt, keeping the knives clean between courses. They also added an elegant touch to the dining table.