Christopher Johnson Sheffield England Mother-of-Pearl Butter Knife Pair English

This elegant pair of Sheffield butter knives by Christopher Johnson & Co. embodies the refined artistry of late Victorian to early Edwardian silverwork. Each knife features intricate floral engraving along the silver blades and luminous mother-of-pearl handles with ornate ferrules. The knives are housed in their original presentation box, lined with olive silk and green velvet, a hallmark of fine English tableware from this era. The craftsmanship highlights the transition between decorative and functional design, where even everyday utensils were treated as objects of beauty and status.

Knives themselves 7.1 inches long, box is 9inches long by 3 inches wide and 1.1 in tall