{"product_id":"walker-hall-aesthetic-movement-silverplate-butter-knife","title":"Walker \u0026 Hall Aesthetic Movement Butter Knife","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eAn \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eEnglish silver-plated butter knife by \u003cstrong\u003eWalker \u0026amp; Hall\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an elongated blade richly engraved with scrolling foliage, a fan-shaped motif and a finely shaded border along one edge. The asymmetric decoration follows the blade’s curved outline, leaving an open area of silver to balance the intricate ornament. A slender stem and plain, rounded handle give the decorative blade particular prominence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of stylized botanical ornament and geometric detail reflects the Aesthetic Movement’s interest in bringing artistic design to useful household objects. Walker \u0026amp; Hall was an established Sheffield maker of silver and electroplate, and this piece makes a lovely addition to a collected table. Pair it with an antique butter dish for breakfast or afternoon tea, where its engraved surface can be appreciated alongside patterned china and linen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sheffield, England; Walker \u0026amp; Hall. Probably late 19th century, based on style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silver-plated metal; marked EP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8.5\" L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGood condition. Light signs of age and wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44464615358551,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/B50A30282.jpg?v=1792045143","url":"https:\/\/gladysavenue.com\/products\/walker-hall-aesthetic-movement-silverplate-butter-knife","provider":"Gladys Avenue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}