Art Nouveau-Style Cavallo Colt Knife Rest - 9 cm Length - Handcrafted in Italy - PewterThis pretty pewter Art Nouveau Style Cavallo colt 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

which was a piece of pointed wood which had a lump of fat with a wick placed in its middle stuck to it – so essentially a place to “stick” a burning candle

say salads and trifles

with two faces

have been creating such delicate

and whilst research has been made into ancient timepieces and similar instruments to find clues to where and when the mechanical clock was invented

Ref: CT210180

The pretty little tool complements the Cosi Tabellini range of candlesticks and candelabras and is the perfect addition to any candle-lovers repertoire

this beautifully classic carafe of fused pewter and glass is the perfect vessel within which to hold water for night-time sustenance

carefully hand-crafted

Although we are warned against consuming too much salt

This frame is complemented by two larger square versions as well as several rectangular frames

This ornate