Boxed set of Edwardian butter knives: James Crichton Glasgow

Lovely set with ornate collars and luxurious case lining.
Signs of wear to silver plate on blades consistent with age, and hairline split to the handle on one knife as shown. Exterior of case shows wear consistent with age, otherwise fine.

Glasgow index of firms 1888:

James Crichton, Goldsmith, Silversmith, and Jeweller, 84, Argyle Street.—

It is about ten years since he acquired by purchase the premises at 84, Argyle Street, which are most attractively fitted and finished. To right and left of the entrance is a counter elaborately laid out with glass showcases, containing a beautiful and valuable array of the smaller articles in gold and silver jewellery. The arrangement of the house in all its interior features is superb,, and the windows are a rich-index of the character of the establishment. This shop is the medium of a select and high-class trade, is well patronised by the better classes, and has a favourite niche in public esteem, generally speaking. The branch, shop at 137, Trongate, which has been retained since the commencement, is also a very fine duplicate of the former. Owing to property alterations some five years ago, it was rebuilt and remodelled, and is one of the foremost of its kind in the city. The property belongs to Mr. Crichton, and above his shop here he has some fine flats suitable for warehousemen and others. He does a very substantial business in town and country, has a wide popularity, and his name is regarded by the public as a guarantee for the excellence both of material and workmanship.


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