{"product_id":"oneida-clarion-master-butter-knives-set-3","title":"Oneida Clarion Master Butter Knives Set of 3 1931 Vintage","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis matching set of 3 vintage Oneida Community Par Plate master butter knives or spreaders is in the Clarion pattern, introduced in 1931.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI would choose these for someone filling out an existing Clarion flatware service or replacing specialty serving pieces that have gone missing over the years. All three carry the same geometric handle design seen on the matching Clarion spoons and forks from this group. The wear is easy to see, especially on the blades, so these are best for someone who likes honest vintage flatware rather than bright, nearly unused pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-silverware-flatware\" title=\"Set of 3 master butter knives or spreaders\"\u003e Set of 3 master butter knives or spreaders\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specialty flatware serving spreaders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clarion pattern introduced in 1931\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oneida Community Par Plate, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver tone with areas of dark tarnish and warm discoloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oneida Community Par Plate, identified in Research Notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clarion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early 1930s geometric flatware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matching set of 3, master butter spreader form, geometric Clarion handle design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e All 3 matching pieces are present and the Clarion handle design remains clear and easy to identify.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe handles appear straight and the blades remain intact without visible bends, breaks, or missing sections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe decorative handle ends still show crisp geometric detail across the set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe blades show noticeable scratching, tarnish, darkened areas, and uneven discoloration from age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne blade shows especially strong blue-green and dark surface discoloration near the rounded end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe handles also show scratches, dulling, and scattered tarnish, although the pattern remains visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI consider the scratching normal working wear. The heavier blade discoloration is less attractive and should be expected by a buyer wanting to use these at the table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Usable but clearly worn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlder flatware services often included specialty serving pieces beyond the standard place setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set makes the most sense for someone collecting Oneida Community Clarion or replacing missing spreaders in an existing service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe matching geometric handles tie these directly to the Clarion spoons and cocktail forks from the same group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI would leave the age wear visible rather than trying to make them look new. 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Photos show the exact condition of each piece, please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI do my best to capture colors accurately, but your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. 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