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Fish Cutlery 36 Piece Set.
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Fish Cutlery 36 Piece Set.

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Cavers Antiques
Description

A very good quality 36 piece set of fish cutlery in

a mahogany box,unusual three trays layout with 18 knives and 18 forks.

Silver plated and mother of pearl.

Wonderful condition probably never used.

Circa 1900.

Box is 13 and half inches wide. By 11 inches and 3 inches tall.7

Date of Manufacture

Cavers Antiques has dated this Cased Fish Cutlery Set to the Edwardian era.

Independent Date Check ID 08624050
Dealer's Item DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-135 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE EDWARDIAN ERA:
Electroplate marks on the knife blades: standard factory markings around the turn of the century.
Natural mother-of-pearl handles: luxury table service material before synthetic plastics arrived.
Three-tier fitted mahogany case: substantial presentation joinery for an eighteen-place setting.
Bright-cut style engraving on blades and tines: fashionable dining pattern work of the decade.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1089150
Dealers Internal Reference
MOP cutlery
Description
A very good quality 36 piece set of fish cutlery in

a mahogany box,unusual three trays layout with 18 knives and 18 forks.

Silver plated and mother of pearl.

Wonderful condition probably never used.

Circa 1900.

Box is 13 and half inches wide. By 11 inches and 3 inches tall.7

Date of Manufacture

Cavers Antiques has dated this Cased Fish Cutlery Set to the Edwardian era.

Independent Date Report ID 08624050
Dealer's Item DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques datingEdwardian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-135 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Edwardian era:
Electroplate marks on the knife blades: standard factory markings around the turn of the century.
Natural mother-of-pearl handles: luxury table service material before synthetic plastics arrived.
Three-tier fitted mahogany case: substantial presentation joinery for an eighteen-place setting.
Bright-cut style engraving on blades and tines: fashionable dining pattern work of the decade.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1089150
Dealers Internal Ref
MOP cutlery
Cavers Antiques
Cavers Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2020
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A thirty-six piece silver-plated fish cutlery set with mother-of-pearl handles presented inside a blue felt-lined wooden fitted canteen.
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Archive I A thirty-six piece silver-plated fish cutlery set with mother-of-pearl handles presented inside a blue felt-lined wooden fitted canteen.

Fish Cutlery 36 Piece Set.

Archive II A thirty-six piece silver-plated fish cutlery set with mother-of-pearl handles presented inside a blue felt-lined wooden fitted canteen. View II
Archive III A thirty-six piece silver-plated fish cutlery set with mother-of-pearl handles presented inside a blue felt-lined wooden fitted canteen. View III
Archive IV A thirty-six piece silver-plated fish cutlery set with mother-of-pearl handles presented inside a blue felt-lined wooden fitted canteen. View IV
Archive V A thirty-six piece silver-plated fish cutlery set with mother-of-pearl handles presented inside a blue felt-lined wooden fitted canteen. View V
Archive VI A thirty-six piece silver-plated fish cutlery set with mother-of-pearl handles presented inside a blue felt-lined wooden fitted canteen. View VI
Archive VII A thirty-six piece silver-plated fish cutlery set with mother-of-pearl handles presented inside a blue felt-lined wooden fitted canteen. View VII
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Telephone 07881 750181
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Hawick
Scottish Borders
United Kingdom

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A thirty-six piece silver-plated fish cutlery set with mother-of-pearl handles presented inside a blue felt-lined wooden fitted canteen.
Fish cutlery 36 piece set.
Ref: SA1089150
A thirty-six piece silver-plated fish cutlery set with mother-of-pearl handles presented inside a blue felt-lined wooden fitted canteen.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCutlery Set
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver Plate, Mother of Pearl, Wood
  • ColourSilver, White, Blue
  • MotifsMother of pearl handles, Engraved blade detailing, Fitted wooden canteen, Notched fish forks
  • SizeH 8 cm (3 in) x W 34 cm (13 in) x D 28 cm (11 in)

An Edwardian thirty-six piece fish cutlery set comprises eighteen silver-plated knives and eighteen silver-plated forks, arranged across three fitted trays inside a mahogany box. The set includes a hinged wooden canteen lined with vibrant blue fabric, polished metal blades with engraved detailing, and pale white mother-of-pearl handles with turned shaping. Metal hinges and a clasp secure the box, which has square corners and simple moulding along the lid edges. The wooden container measures 8 cm high, 34 cm wide, and 28 cm deep, designed for display on a dining room sideboard top or within a traditional English country house interior during formal dinner parties.

FAQs

Dedicated fish cutlery emerged during the Victorian era in response to strict dining etiquette requiring specialised utensils for specific dining courses. The soft steel of early dining knives reacted with fish juices, prompting the creation of silver-plated or solid silver fish knives and forks designed specifically for seafood.

Antique fish cutlery sets typically feature silver-plated or sterling silver blades and tines, frequently paired with carved mother-of-pearl, bone, or ivory handles. These sets were usually presented in custom fitted wooden canteens lined with velvet or felt to prevent scratching.

Authentic Victorian and Edwardian sets display maker marks or silver purity stamps on the metal collar or blade, such as EPNS for electroplated nickel silver. Look for carved mother-of-pearl handles showing natural iridescence, engraved scrollwork on the blades, and original fitted canteens with period brass hinges.

An antique cased cutlery set can be displayed open on a dining room sideboard or inside a glazed dresser cabinet to showcase the handles and fitted fabric lining. Alternatively, individual pieces can be integrated into contemporary place settings to add tactile history during formal dining.

Clean pieces by hand using warm water and mild liquid soap, avoiding prolonged soaking which can loosen handle adhesives. Silver-plated surfaces should be polished gently with a non-abrasive silver cloth, while mother-of-pearl handles should be kept away from harsh chemicals and stored in a dry canteen.
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