Art Nouveau-Style Sirena Mermaid Knife Rest - 8 cm Length - Handcrafted in Italy - PewterThis pretty pewter Art Nouveau Style Sirena Mermaid knife rest, handcrafted in Italian pewter by highly skilled 'pewterers', is practical as well as pretty, and finishes a properly appointed table, perfectly. Knife rests are the essence of fine dining, adding a touch of glamour and ritual to the table top. Dating back to the 16th Century and the court of Henry VIII when they were made of wood, modern knife rests are more likely to be made of metal for

until it is ready for storing

even more so

In the dining room

Ref: CT0075701

July was originally called Quintilis

this substantial solid pewter platter with handles is a unique and extremely useful and attractive addition to your kitchen and dining room

envelopes can be crisply split open

formal or informal

Perfectly proportioned for a generous sip of a crisp white

This pretty pewter Art Nouveau-Style Gatto resting cat knife rest

and looks great stacked 'at rest' or even stand alone

highly polished with subtle decoration on the edges