Two Cased Edwardian Silverplate Services

including:
a Smith & Rait, Glasgow, fish service with twelve fish knives with pointed blades with pricked scroll decoration, l. 7-1/4", and eleven fish forks with four tines, l. 6-1/2", the handles decorated with rococo scrolls in the Louis XV taste, presented in the original fitted, ruched indigo satin- and velvet-lined mahogany case, 15-1/4" x 9"; and
a William Yates, Sheffield, dessert service, the handles hallmarked 1908-1910, including six knives with silverplate spatulate blades, l. 6-1/4", and six forks with three silverplate tines, l. 5-1/4", each with a sterling handle with beaded decoration and scroll finial, presented in the original fitted indigo satin- and velvet-lined faux leather case, 10-3/4" x 8".

**The Smith & Rait set in quite good condition with no issues noted beyond some light wear consistent with age. Lovely case with some scuffs on the outside but nice, clean interior. One fork lacking as noted in the catalogue description. The Yates set is also in good condition, with a few bumps from use, but no losses to the silvering and all tines/blades secure and well-seated. The case is in fair condition with a rectangular split on the exterior lid and losses and abrasions on the outside and some soiling and discoloration on the interior; hinges and latch intact and functional.