Table Knives Appraisal

Vintage Silver-Plated Table Knives

This is a set of eight vintage table knives featuring an ornate, relief-molded handle pattern. Each knife is constructed with a solid handle and a rounded bolster, leading to a paddle-shaped blade. The pattern is characteristic of mid-20th-century silver-plated flatware, showcasing a mixture of floral rosettes, foliate scrolls, and vertical fluting that suggest a Neo-Baroque or Late Victorian revival style. The blades appear to be made of stainless steel, a common material for knife blades because of its durability and ability to hold an edge, while the handles are likely silver-plated base metal. The set shows significant signs of age and use, including heavy tarnishing and oxidation on the handles, which has settled deep into the recessed areas of the design. The blades exhibit surface scratching and water spotting, with some visible clouding across the metallic finish. One knife clearly displays etched branding on the blade, though it is slightly blurred; it appears to be a manufacturer's mark. The serrated edges on some blades suggest these may have been intended as steak or dinner knives. Given the handle design and construction style, these likely date from the 1940s to the 1960s. The overall craftsmanship is representative of mass-produced decorative flatware from the era, designed to provide an elegant aesthetic for formal dining.