Durgin Aesthetic Engraved 'Lily' Sterling Silver Master Butter Knife
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$38.00
Stamped with Durgin's early "bird surrounded by a wreath" emblem, and the word "Sterling, this 7 3/8" long, approximately 1.0 T. oz., master butter knife dates circa 1880 and reflects the naturalistic Aesthetic (also Eastlake) design sensibilities of its period.
It has a rounded end handle that gently curves upward from the flat blade. The front is engraved in a dense leaf design.
The blade, which has notched shoulders with a scalloped upper edge, is engraved with three lily blossoms accompanied by various angular and other non-representational designs that are characteristically Aesthetic in style.
The backside of the piece is plain save for the marks.
Never monogrammed, this is n excellent condition, there are no bends, burrs, or undue wear. The engraving remains crisp and the finish is warm and even.
