This is a lovely faceted English crystal large carving kniferest or cutlery holder shaped like a barbell or dumbell made in England 1900-1910 during the Edwardian era. 

The crystal master knife rest measures 1.75 inches in diameter at the ends by 5 inches long and is in excellent used vintage condition with the tiniest fleabite on one end point.

Knife rests were developed to keep your knife from dirtying the tablecloth at meals and is a great decorating trend today as a decor curiosity or dining accessory.

 Knife rests were an important part of a victorian table service and propped your dinner or carving knife up to keep it off the tablecloth. They are becoming a fashionable addition to dining and tea tables today again.