This is an antique English Victorian era figural knife rest or knife holder with the ends being the legendary Phoenix bird rising from the flames with a barley twist bar.

The knife rest measures 1 inch high by 4 inches long by 1.5 inches wide, made of EPNS silver plated metal and was made in England 1880-1900.

The figural mythical birds or Phoenix knife rest is in excellent used vintage condition but could use a bit of polish.

A very rare and exceptional find.   

Knife rests were a Victorian brilliant idea to decoratively keep your knife off the table and the tablecloth clean.