19th Century French Knife Rest Set outdoor • Velvet drapery

• Velvet drapery

circa 1960s–1970s

stable antique condition consistent with age and use

both with exquisite bevelled mirrors

a perfect gift or a decor accent on the book shelf - enjoy this sweet silver bell

19th Century French Knife Rest Set outdoor • Velvet draperyDine like French royalty with a beautiful little knife rest at each place for the knife! The purpose of an antique French knife rest is to keep a used knife off the table and out of the way between courses, preventing the lovely tablecloth from getting food on it. And you feel a bit posh. Used less and less these days since the end of the 20th century, word is they are making a resurgence on the well laid table!! Get out your best dinner ware and