Case - Mahogany - Cutlery tray, shell insert
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Antique mahogany knife rack with a slanted hinged lid, six compartments, a brass handle and shell inlay on the lid, dating to circa 1900, in good antique condition with minor signs of age; dimensions 33 cm high, 18.5 cm wide, 20 cm deep, weight 2.2 kg.
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Description from the seller
Antique mahogany cutlery chest with a sloping hinged lid, six compartments, and fitted with a brass handle on the front and shell inlay on the lid.
This type of object was used in the 18th and 19th centuries for upright storage of table and dessert knives in the dining room or on the buffet.
Upon opening, an interior is revealed with several vertical compartments, specifically designed to store knives separately and securely.
The construction, type of wood, hinges, and design point to a 19th-century European origin from England.
Condition
Good antique condition
Normal signs of use and aging, such as light scratches, patina, and discoloration appropriate to the age.
The construction is solid; the hinges are functioning well.
A piece of wood damage has broken off; see the last photo.
Dimensions
Height: 33 cm.
Width: 18.5 cm.
Depth: 20 cm.
Weight: 2.3 kg.
The lot is carefully packed and sent by registered mail and insured, with a tracking number.
Antique mahogany cutlery chest with a sloping hinged lid, six compartments, and fitted with a brass handle on the front and shell inlay on the lid.
This type of object was used in the 18th and 19th centuries for upright storage of table and dessert knives in the dining room or on the buffet.
Upon opening, an interior is revealed with several vertical compartments, specifically designed to store knives separately and securely.
The construction, type of wood, hinges, and design point to a 19th-century European origin from England.
Condition
Good antique condition
Normal signs of use and aging, such as light scratches, patina, and discoloration appropriate to the age.
The construction is solid; the hinges are functioning well.
A piece of wood damage has broken off; see the last photo.
Dimensions
Height: 33 cm.
Width: 18.5 cm.
Depth: 20 cm.
Weight: 2.3 kg.
The lot is carefully packed and sent by registered mail and insured, with a tracking number.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
2.2 kg
Style subtype
Georgian Style
Wood type
Mahogany
Over 200 years old
No
Title additional information
Cutlery tray, shell insert
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Material
Wood
Style
Antique
Colour
Brown
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
33 cm
Width
18.5 cm
Depth
20 cm
Estimated period
Circa 1900
