This is an antique Edwardian English silver plated knife rest with ball ends rather like a satellite and a center bar like a turned banister.

The knife rest dates to 1900-1910.

The knife rest measures 4.25 inches long and stands 1.75 inches high and could be considered a carving knife rest.

 Knife rests were an essential Victorian dining table fixture used to keep the table cloth clean.

The knife rests would be a great accent piece on any table or addition to a knife rest or table whimsy collection as well as keeping the table clean.