Antique Knife Rest Crystal Faceted England Barbell Oval

This is an absolutely beautiful and unusual large antique leaded crystal faceted oval dumbell knife rest or carving knife rest with a fluted bar. This is an unusual shape, dates to 1880-1900 and I brought it back from England recently. This knife rest has been hand and not machine faceted. The rest measures 6 inches long with 1.5 in diameter faceted oval ends. It has only a few tiny facet chips and is really in excellent condition for it's age. Knife rests were popularized by the victorians as a way to keep your tablecloth clean during dinner courses and reduced the number to be washed. Clever as well as decorative, and a truly gorgeous piece. Shipping in the US via USPS priority insured is $11.90.