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Antique Scottish Silver Plated 24 Piece Fish Cutlery Set 12 Forks 12 Knives in Wooden Presentation Box with Key Alexander Scott, Buchanan Street Glasgow
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Antique Scottish Silver Plated 24 Piece Fish Cutlery Set 12 Forks 12 Knives in Wooden Presentation Box with Key Alexander Scott, Buchanan Street Glasgow

1900 - 1920
Description

Type of item:

Antique silver-plated fish cutlery set

Maker / Retailer:

Alexander Scott, Silversmith

62 Buchanan Street, Glasgow

Origin:

Scotland

Date:

Early to mid 20th century (circa 1920s–1940s)

Material:

Silver plate (EPNS)

Contents:

A matching set of silver-plated fish knives and forks, housed in the original fitted wooden presentation case. Each piece is stamped ALEXANDER SCOTT.

Description:

A smart and well-presented antique Scottish silver-plated fish cutlery set by Alexander Scott of Glasgow. The knives and forks have a clean, understated design typical of the period, with gently tapering handles and a comfortable weight in the hand.

The set is housed in its original wooden presentation case, lined in blue velvet, with the original retailer’s plaque and working key. This is a complete and cohesive set, ideal for display, traditional dining, or use as a period table accessory.

Condition:

The cutlery is in good vintage condition overall, showing light surface wear and fine scratches consistent with age and normal use. No bent or damaged pieces noted. The case shows expected age-related wear to the exterior and interior lining, consistent with an original antique box. Please refer to the photographs, which form part of the description.

Key:

Key present and working.

Size of presentation box 37 x 25 x 7 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Strickland & Russell has dated this Silver Plate Fish Cutlery to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1190920
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Description
Type of item:

Antique silver-plated fish cutlery set

Maker / Retailer:

Alexander Scott, Silversmith

62 Buchanan Street, Glasgow

Origin:

Scotland

Date:

Early to mid 20th century (circa 1920s–1940s)

Material:

Silver plate (EPNS)

fig 1. A twenty-four piece silver-plated fish cutlery set housed inside a lined wooden presentation box with a key.
fig 1. Antique Scottish Silver Plated 24 Piece Fish Cutlery Set 12 Forks 12 Knives in Wooden Presentation Box with Key Alexander Scott, Buchanan Street Glasgow

Contents:

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A matching set of silver-plated fish knives and forks, housed in the original fitted wooden presentation case.
Strickland & Russell

Each piece is stamped ALEXANDER SCOTT.

Description:

A smart and well-presented antique Scottish silver-plated fish cutlery set by Alexander Scott of Glasgow. The knives and forks have a clean, understated design typical of the period, with gently tapering handles and a comfortable weight in the hand.

fig 2. A twenty-four piece silver-plated fish cutlery set housed inside a lined wooden presentation box with a key.
fig 2. Antique Scottish Silver Plated 24 Piece Fish Cutlery Set 12 Forks 12 Knives in Wooden Presentation Box with Key Alexander Scott, Buchanan Street Glasgow

The set is housed in its original wooden presentation case, lined in blue velvet, with the original retailer’s plaque and working key. This is a complete and cohesive set, ideal for display, traditional dining, or use as a period table accessory.

fig 3. A twenty-four piece silver-plated fish cutlery set housed inside a lined wooden presentation box with a key.
fig 3. Antique Scottish Silver Plated 24 Piece Fish Cutlery Set 12 Forks 12 Knives in Wooden Presentation Box with Key Alexander Scott, Buchanan Street Glasgow

Condition:

The cutlery is in good vintage condition overall, showing light surface wear and fine scratches consistent with age and normal use. No bent or damaged pieces noted. The case shows expected age-related wear to the exterior and interior lining, consistent with an original antique box. Please refer to the photographs, which form part of the description.

Key:

Key present and working.

Size of presentation box 37 x 25 x 7 cm

Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Silver Plate Fish Cutlery to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1190920
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Archive I A twenty-four piece silver-plated fish cutlery set housed inside a lined wooden presentation box with a key.

Antique Scottish Silver Plated 24 Piece Fish Cutlery Set 12 Forks 12 Knives in Wooden Presentation Box with Key Alexander Scott, Buchanan Street Glasgow

Archive II A twenty-four piece silver-plated fish cutlery set housed inside a lined wooden presentation box with a key. View II
Archive III A twenty-four piece silver-plated fish cutlery set housed inside a lined wooden presentation box with a key. View III
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Archive IX A twenty-four piece silver-plated fish cutlery set housed inside a lined wooden presentation box with a key. View IX
Archive X A twenty-four piece silver-plated fish cutlery set housed inside a lined wooden presentation box with a key. View X
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A twenty-four piece silver-plated fish cutlery set housed inside a lined wooden presentation box with a key.
Antique Scottish Silver Plated 24 Piece Fish Cutlery Set 12 Forks 12 Knives in Wooden Presentation Box with Key Alexander Scott, Buchanan Street Glasgow
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A twenty-four piece silver-plated fish cutlery set housed inside a lined wooden presentation box with a key.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCutlery Set
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver Plate, Mahogany, Velvet
  • ColourSilver and Dark Brown
  • MotifsReeded handles, Fitted velvet interior, Presentation box, Keyhole lock
  • SizeH 37 cm (15 in) x W 25 cm (10 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

This 24-piece antique fish cutlery set from the 1920s consists of twelve silver-plated knives and twelve forks with reeded handles, housed in a fitted wooden presentation box lined with blue velvet. The dark brown wooden case includes a metal keyhole lock, a central key, and a retailer's plaque bearing the name Alexander Scott of 62 Buchanan Street, Glasgow. The cutlery and box display light surface wear, fine scratches, and expected age-related wear to the interior lining consistent with an original antique piece. The presentation box measures 37 cm high, 25 cm wide, and 7 cm deep. It suits placement on a dining room sideboard top for traditional dining use or period display.

FAQs

Specialised fish cutlery sets gained immense popularity during the Victorian era due to elaborate dining etiquette. Knives with dull, blade-like shapes and broad forks were designed specifically to separate delicate fish flesh from bones without reactively tainting the taste, which occurred when standard steel blades reacted to acidic sauces.

Antique cased cutlery typically features silver-plated or sterling silver blades and tines, often paired with mother-of-pearl, bone, silver, or carved wood handles. The presentation boxes are generally constructed from mahogany or oak, lined with velvet or silk to prevent tarnishing and scratching.

Authentic pieces from this period usually display makers marks, electroplate stamps such as EPNS (Electroplated Nickel Silver), or retailer trade names stamped onto the metal. Construction details like fitted velvet canteens, brass keyhole escutcheons, and hand-carved handles also signal age.

A cased fish set can be displayed open on a dining room sideboard or dressers to showcase the velvet interior and metalwork. Alternatively, the individual pieces can be integrated into contemporary tablescapes for formal dinner parties to create an eclectic, layered aesthetic.

Silver-plated items should be washed by hand in warm soapy water using a soft cloth, avoiding abrasive sponges or dishwashers. Periodical polishing with a specialised silver foam restores shine, while storing the pieces inside their original velvet-lined box reduces exposure to moisture and atmospheric sulphur that cause tarnishing.
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