Vintage Christofle Silverplate Knife Rests- Set of 6

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Vintage Christofle Silverplate Knife Rests, Set of 6. Christofle calls them "4 balls" ~ they are very fun to set … Read more Vintage Christofle Silverplate Knife Rests, Set of 6. Christofle calls them "4 balls" ~ they are very fun to set up in different configurations!

Per Christofle: "This timeless knife holder was created by Christofle and first appeared in the 1862 catalog. Knife rests first appeared in the 19th century, and gradually became the norm for intimate dinners where cutlery was not changed between courses. With no particular decoration, this four-ball knife holder corresponds to the initial shape of these objects. In fact, before they came in many shapes and styles, knife-holders were simple crossbars attached to a double X-shaped support, to prevent them from rolling off the table."

Sourced from France, the hallmark dates from 1935-1983 ~ I don't know the exact age. Note I have another set of 6 listed that dates from 1983 which is slightly larger in length. See less