{"product_id":"carved-wooden-handled-bread-knife-c1880-1890","title":"Carved Wooden Handled Bread Knife, c1880-1890","description":"\u003cp\u003eA stunning Victorian-era bread knife featuring a hand-carved wooden grip with the word \"BREAD\" in relief. The blade is etched with decorative acanthus leaves, marking this as a refined tableside serving piece rather than a kitchen tool. During the Victorian era, bread was sliced to order at the dining table—a whole loaf brought fresh from the kitchen and presented on a matching bread board. The master of the house or hostess would use this specialized knife to slice bread for guests as the meal progressed, ensuring warmth and freshness according to period dining etiquette.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA remarkable example of how everyday dining objects reflected the formality and craftsmanship of the 1880s-1890s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12 1\/2\" long\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 0.23 lb\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Teal Butterfly Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49966811906200,"sku":"26105","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/7954\/1144\/files\/PXL_20260921_155344796.jpg?v=1790026230","url":"https:\/\/www.thetealbutterfly.com\/products\/carved-wooden-handled-bread-knife-c1880-1890","provider":"Teal Butterfly Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}