Lot 129

100 + Crystal and Glass Knife Rests and Place Card Holders (19th/20th Century)

Estimate: $700 - $1,000

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Lot 129
100 + Crystal and Glass Knife Rests and Place Card Holders (19th/20th Century)
Description
A comprehensive collection of antique and vintage table appointments totaling 121 pieces and comprising fifty-five pairs and nine individual knife rests alongside two non-matching faceted crystal place card holders of similar truncated pyramidal form with central card slots, featuring a diverse assortment of silhouettes primarily in intricate cut crystal with select examples in molded pressed glass, including traditional barbell, faceted prismatic, and notched rectangular forms with some further embellished by sterling silver terminal mounts.
Details
Cut crystal, molded pressed glass, and sterling silver
largest: 4 1/4 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 inches
Provenance
From the Estate of Doreen Simmons
Condition
Surface exhibits varying degrees of wear consistent with age, including localized flea bites, minor chips to faceted edges, and tarnish to the silver-mounted components.


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