A Pair of William Hutton & Sons George VI Period Sterling Silver Knife Rests

Manufacturer - William Hutton & Sons, Sheffield

Date - 1939

Description - A lovely, heavy, and substantial pair of sterling silver knife rests, well crafted and pleasingly weighty in the hand. Their clean, elegant form brings both practicality and refinement to the table, making them an attractive addition to any silver service or dining setting.

Condition - The condition of these rests is excellent with neither any damage nor repairs. A very fine pair of rests

Hallmark - This pair of rests have manufacturer's cypher for William Hutton & Sons, together with a Sheffield date cypher for 1939

Dimensions - Maximum length: 8cm
Weight - Silver weight: 94gms

Date context 1939:
* George VI begins his third year as Monarch
* The first Anderson shelter (a household air raid shelter) is built in London
* Britain pledges support to Poland in the event of an invasion
* The Sutton Hoo treasure – an Anglo-Saxon ship burial – is excavated
* The Women's Land Army re-formed to work in agriculture
* The first personnel of the Government Code and Cypher School move to Bletchley Park