silver plate what is it?

[ginasthisandthat1939]

   Good evening. I hope someone can tell me what this silver plate item is called, a fork? a knife? The back is stamped Made in England Silver Plate. The piece is small--4 1/2" long--3/4" at the widest point. Thanks in advance for any assistance. gina

[pole_to_pole]

Hi Gena,
I have seen a similar piece of old Mexican silver and it was identified as a childs fork.
Cheers, Greg

[drov8833]

That's a butter fork!

[17southindustries]

I'm with the author of the second comment - it's a butter fork spreader - Pic attached. I found something about 6 months ago and my wife & I gave it to my mother as a gift - silver plate in the same category: a 'Butter Curler'. (stock image picture attached). A silver plate container that opened up - you would put your butter inside and when ready - just push down and the butter would come up through the designs - interesting way to get your pat of butter. 🙂 All  the best, Justin McCartney

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