Lot 904: Pair Of Boxed Vintage Sets Of French Cut Crystal Knife Rests
Estate Collection: Antiques, Sterling Silver, Cut Glass & Fine Art · Sold
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- Auction
- Estate Collection: Antiques, Sterling Silver, Cut Glass & Fine Art
- Lot Number
- 904
- Status
- Sold
- Hammer / Price
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- Opening Bid
- $5.00
- Accepted Bids
- 11
- Closed
- 6/11/26 7:39 PM PT
Description
A pair of boxed vintage sets of French cut crystal knife rests (known in French as porte-couteaux). These decorative pieces are placed next to a dinner plate to support the blade of a used knife or the head of a dirty fork. They protect table cloths from food stains and prevent flatware from rolling around. They are a staple of traditional French fine dining and European formal table settings, specifically used when the same cutlery is kept across multiple meal courses. The items feature a classic rectangular prism shape with a heavy, diamond-cut or geometric pattern etched into the glass to catch the light and provide structural stability on the table. Item Specifics Item Height 6 in Item Width 4 in Item Length 5 in Condition Original cardboard boxes are in poor condition.