What was boxed sterling silver cutlery used for?

These sets served both everyday dining and specialised culinary rituals, from formal dinners to gift-giving occasions like Christenings. Specialised items within these boxes catered to specific foods, including asparagus tongs, grapefruit spoons, and lobster picks.

How do I care for cased silver?

Store the cutlery in its original fitted case in a stable environment away from direct sunlight and excessive humidity. Use appropriate silver cleaning cloths gently to avoid damaging delicate enamel work or mother of pearl handles.

How do I identify the period of a set?

Examine the hallmarks stamped on the silver, which indicate the assay office, year of manufacture, and maker. Stylistic elements like Art Deco enamel or Victorian fiddle patterns also point directly to the era of production.

Are all pieces in a set original to the box?

Most fitted cases were custom-made by retailers to house specific utensils, creating a unified presentation for the buyer. Inspect the interior velvet or satin impressions to confirm that each spoon or fork fits its designated slot precisely.

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Boxed sterling silver cutlery provides complete dining services and specialist pieces housed in purpose-made cases.

A Superb Boxed Mid Victorian Silver Serving Knife & Fork

19th century

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A Superb Boxed Mid Victorian Silver Serving Knife & Fork

From Jeff Sims Antiques

£165

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1900 - 1920

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Set of 6 Antique Silver Handled Butter Knives

From In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

£250

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19th century

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Pair of Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Grape Scissors / Shears in Case 1899

From Robert Bush Antiques

£475

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1900 - 1920

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Pair of Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Grape Shears / Scissors in Case 1903

From Robert Bush Antiques

£475

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1900 - 1920

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Victorian Pair Silver Butter Knives Sheffield 1896

From Aramis Antiques

£150

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19th century

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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Set 1890

From Robert Bush Antiques

£295

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1940 - 1960

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Pair of Vintage Sterling Silver Lobster / Crab Picks

From Robert Bush Antiques

£295

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19th century

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Pair of Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Fish Servers in Case 1899

From Robert Bush Antiques

£575

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1920 - 1940

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

From Andrew Cox Antiques

£265

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18th century

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6 George III Silver Teaspoons, P a W Bateman London 1802

From Buckingham Interiors

£245

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Listings feature sterling silver cutlery spanning the Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian, and Art Deco periods, housed in velvet, silk, and leatherette cases.

1900 - 1920

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A Superb Pair of Art Nouveau Boxed Silver Serving Spoons

From Andrew Cox Antiques

£265

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1900 - 1920

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Asprey & Co. - Set Six Sterling Silver Butter Dishes and Knives - 1909

From Puckerings

£1,800

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19th century

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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 3 Piece Christening Set 1895

From Robert Bush Antiques

£345

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1900 - 1920

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Boxed Set of 6 Silver and Enamel Spoons Designed for Liberty & Co

From Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts

£795

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1920 - 1940

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Set of Six Silvergilt Spoons.

From George James Antiques

£125

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1920 - 1940

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Sheffield 1943 Sterling Silver Cased Set of 12 Coffee Spoons in Original Fitted Case by Cooper Brothers and Sons.

From Serpentine Antiques

£245

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Boxed Sterling Silver Cutlery

A Superb Boxed Mid Victorian Silver Serving Knife & Fork

Set of 6 Antique Silver Handled Butter Knives

Pair of Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Grape Scissors / Shears in Case 1899

Pair of Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Grape Shears / Scissors in Case 1903

Victorian Pair Silver Butter Knives Sheffield 1896

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Set 1890

Pair of Vintage Sterling Silver Lobster / Crab Picks

Pair of Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Fish Servers in Case 1899

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

6 George III Silver Teaspoons, P a W Bateman London 1802

A Superb Pair of Art Nouveau Boxed Silver Serving Spoons

Asprey & Co. - Set Six Sterling Silver Butter Dishes and Knives - 1909

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 3 Piece Christening Set 1895

Boxed Set of 6 Silver and Enamel Spoons Designed for Liberty & Co

Set of Six Silvergilt Spoons.

Sheffield 1943 Sterling Silver Cased Set of 12 Coffee Spoons in Original Fitted Case by Cooper Brothers and Sons.

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