What is cased flatware used for?

These sets were traditionally kept for formal dining, festive teas, and gift-giving occasions rather than daily family meals. They provided a secure, organised way to store specialised implements like fish servers and dessert knives. Today, they serve both as functional dining accessories and as historical objects that reflect nineteenth and twentieth-century dining habits.

How do I clean tarnished silver flatware?

Cleaning requires gentle polishing with a dedicated silver cloth or a mild, non-abrasive silver dip designed to remove tarnish without harming the underlying metal. Avoid harsh scrubbing or abrasive brushes that can damage delicate engraving or wear down thin silver plating. Store the cleaned pieces back in their original lined slots to slow down future tarnishing from air exposure.

Are these sets safe to use for food?

Most solid silver and good quality silver-plated flatware remains entirely suitable for serving food after a careful wash. It is sensible to check that silver-plated pieces do not have worn spots revealing the base metal underneath. Hand washing is essential, as modern dishwashers use aggressive detergents and heat that can ruin silver surfaces and antique box linings.

How can I identify the age of a set?

Age is primarily determined by examining the hallmarks stamped onto the metal, which indicate the assay office, standard, and date letter. Stylistic clues such as Art Deco geometric lines or Victorian floral engraving also help narrow down the period. The construction and materials of the fitted presentation box offer further supporting evidence for the date of manufacture.

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Antique cased flatware brings together fitted boxes and silver or plated cutlery designed for special occasions.

Christofle Marly 12-Place 118-Piece Silver-plated Flatware Cutlery Set in Case

1900 - 1920

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Christofle Marly 12-Place 118-Piece Silver-plated Flatware Cutlery Set in Case

From Bushells Antiques

£3,800

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1920 - 1940

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An Excellent Boxed Set of Six Silver Cake Forks & Serving Fork

From Andrew Cox Antiques

£265

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

19th century

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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 3 Piece Christening Set 1895

From Robert Bush Antiques

£345

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

19th century

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Pair of Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Fish Servers in Case 1899

From Robert Bush Antiques

£575

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

19th century

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Nice Antique Victorian Silver Stag Presentation Spoon - 1877

From Kingsdown Antiques

£110

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

19th century

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Set of 3 Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Berry Spoons with Sifter in Case 1816

From Robert Bush Antiques

£525

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

Early to Mid 1800'S Campaign Cutlery Set

19th century

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Early to Mid 1800'S Campaign Cutlery Set

From Henley Street Antiques

£150

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Lovely Set of 6 Art Deco Silver and Enamelled Teaspoons - 1933

1920 - 1940

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Lovely Set of 6 Art Deco Silver and Enamelled Teaspoons - 1933

From Kingsdown Antiques

£155

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1900 - 1920

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Silver Plate Fruit and Nut Serving Set

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£250

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1920 - 1940

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Six Silver Coffee Spoons

From Highmeads Antiques

£125

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Some Victorian dining tables required dedicated lobster picks and sardine servers, proving that our ancestors took seafood accessorising very seriously indeed.

1920 - 1940

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George V Silver and Enamelled Coffee Spoons

From Highmeads Antiques

£190

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

19th century

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Late 19thc French Silver Horn Serving Set C1880

From Aramis Antiques

£125

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

Cased Set of Edwardian Steel and Mother of Pearl Knives

1900 - 1920

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Cased Set of Edwardian Steel and Mother of Pearl Knives

From William Rand Antiques

£145

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Rare Georgian Coburg Pattern Knife, Fork & Spoon

18th century

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Rare Georgian Coburg Pattern Knife, Fork & Spoon

From Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

£295

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1900 - 1920

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Fish Cutlery 36 Piece Set.

From Cavers Antiques

£220

3+ MONTHS AGO

miscellaneous

Six German Silver Teaspoons - Art Nouveau

1900 - 1920

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Six German Silver Teaspoons - Art Nouveau

From Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

£160

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Cased Flatware

Christofle Marly 12-Place 118-Piece Silver-plated Flatware Cutlery Set in Case

An Excellent Boxed Set of Six Silver Cake Forks & Serving Fork

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 3 Piece Christening Set 1895

Pair of Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Fish Servers in Case 1899

Nice Antique Victorian Silver Stag Presentation Spoon - 1877

Set of 3 Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Berry Spoons with Sifter in Case 1816

Early to Mid 1800'S Campaign Cutlery Set

Lovely Set of 6 Art Deco Silver and Enamelled Teaspoons - 1933

Silver Plate Fruit and Nut Serving Set

Six Silver Coffee Spoons

George V Silver and Enamelled Coffee Spoons

Late 19thc French Silver Horn Serving Set C1880

Cased Set of Edwardian Steel and Mother of Pearl Knives

Rare Georgian Coburg Pattern Knife, Fork & Spoon

Fish Cutlery 36 Piece Set.

Six German Silver Teaspoons - Art Nouveau

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