English Early Victorian Green Bone-Handled Knives by Garrard, Circa 1840
English Early Victorian Green Bone-Handled Knives by Garrard, Circa 1840
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A handsome and increasingly rare set of six English table knives by Garrard, dating to circa 1840. Each knife is fitted with an elegant green-stained bone handle, giving the set a distinctive colour and a refined early Victorian character. The handles are complemented by steel blades of pleasing proportion, creating a restrained yet highly decorative table setting.
Garrard was one of the foremost names in British luxury goods and silversmithing during the 19th century, serving an exacting clientele with pieces distinguished by their quality and design. This set reflects that tradition, combining practical craftsmanship with the rich visual appeal of coloured natural material.
The steel blades remain free from rust. As is typical of carbon steel of this age, they have acquired an attractive and honest patina over time, adding depth and authenticity rather than detracting from their appearance. The result is a set with real warmth and presence, equally suited to use at table or display as part of a period dining collection.
A fine addition for collectors of early Victorian tableware, Garrard pieces, or country-house dining antiques. The six knives would also bring an understated note of historic colour and character to a formally laid table.
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