A rare pair of cast Knife Rests made in London in 1853 by John Harris.

A rare pair of cast Knife Rests made in London in 1853 by John Harris.
A rare pair of cast Knife Rests made in London in 1853 by John Harris.
A rare pair of cast Knife Rests made in London in 1853 by John Harris.
A rare pair of cast Knife Rests made in London in 1853 by John Harris.

A rare pair of cast Knife Rests made in London in 1853 by John Harris.

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British Silver Post 1830

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The Knife rests are cast and are very unusually modelled to simulate detailed horses, with harnesses, jumping over three bar gates on a textured piece of grass.  They are both very finely cast and well marked on the underside. This is the first time we have seen this specific design.

Length: 4 inches, 10cm.

Height: 1.5 inches, 3.75 cm.

Weight: 6oz.

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