Dining cutlery canteen for 6
Vintage Scottish,
Spectacular silver plated dining cutlery canteen with a knife and fork set for six and a serving set, delicately engraved blades set with early plastic handles imitating ivory, by Adolph Scott of Birmingham; vintage Scottish 1920s. Traditionally this cutlery shape is used for fish courses, but can also be used for starters and desserts.
Condition: fine, some wear to the box
Neo-classical style looks back at and takes its design inspiration from the ancient Greece and Rome, and uses those elements in decoration. Most neo-classical items are defined by straight and clean lines, elegant repetitive floral patterns, floral garlands and gadrooning.
Size
- knife 20.5 cm, serving knife 27.5 cm
How to care
Wash all silver and silver plated items in warm soapy water with soft sponge, do not scrub; dry thoroughly before storing, to keep the plating last long.
How to care
To polish lightly tarnished silver plated and silver surface, use silver polishing cloth. Polishing lightly but often makes cleaning much easier.
How to care
To clean heavily tarnished silver and silver plated items use a silver polishing paste, don’t scrub, then wash with warm water and dry thoroughly.
How to care
You can use silver plated tableware and tea sets on a daily basis. Food is harmless to it, as long as they are washed and dried thoroughly after use.
How to care
Almost all worn silver plated items can be easily replated. In fact most of the old items probably have been replated at least once in their lifetime.