John Westervelt 'Ivy' Sterling Silver Heavy Twist Master Butter Knife
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$48.00
One of numerous mid 19th century silver manufacturers situated in cities along the Hudson River, John L. Westervelt of Newburgh was a major producer in his 1840s to 1880s period.
This lengthy at 7 1/2" and weighty at 1.3 T. oz., master butter knife is stamped with his "star, lion, D" emblem along with "Sterling" on the blade backside.
The pattern is Ivy, which was one of Westervelt's full line designs. Naturalistic in manner, Ivy faithfully represents this vine which served as a popular design motif in the time.
It is rendered on a shaped handle with tracery detail that evokes the Gothic Revival sensibilities of the 1850s and 60s.
There is an elegant, lined script, "MT" monogram engraved on the handle front.
The blunt end, broad blade is twisted, set at a right angle to the handle.
In immaculate condition this is without wear or damage, is free of nicks, bends, or burrs on the blade, and has a bright finish.
