Case - Mahogany - Cutlery tray, shell insert

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Antique mahogany cutlery chest from the United Kingdom, circa 1900, in Georgian style with a slanted hinged lid and six compartments, brass front handle and shell inlay on the lid, measuring 33 cm high by 18 cm wide by 19 cm deep and weighing 2.4 kg, in good antique condition with signs of age.

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Antique mahogany cutlery cabinet with a slanted hinged lid with six compartments and equipped 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 standing storage of table and dessert knives in the dining room or on the buffet.

When opened, an interior is revealed with multiple vertical compartments, specifically designed to store knives separately and safely.

The construction, wood type, hinges and design point to a 19th-century European origin, from England.

Condition:

Good antique condition.
Normal signs of use and age such as light scratches, patina and discoloration appropriate to the age.
Construction is solid; hinges function well.
No cracks or active wood damage observed.

Dimensions:

Height: 33 cm.
Width: 18 cm.
Depth: 19 cm.
Weight: 2.4 kg.

The lot will be carefully packed and shipped by registered mail, insured, with a tracking number.

Antique mahogany cutlery cabinet with a slanted hinged lid with six compartments and equipped 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 standing storage of table and dessert knives in the dining room or on the buffet.

When opened, an interior is revealed with multiple vertical compartments, specifically designed to store knives separately and safely.

The construction, wood type, hinges and design point to a 19th-century European origin, from England.

Condition:

Good antique condition.
Normal signs of use and age such as light scratches, patina and discoloration appropriate to the age.
Construction is solid; hinges function well.
No cracks or active wood damage observed.

Dimensions:

Height: 33 cm.
Width: 18 cm.
Depth: 19 cm.
Weight: 2.4 kg.

The lot will be carefully packed and shipped by registered mail, insured, with a tracking number.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
2.4 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 cm
Depth
19 cm
Estimated period
Around 1900
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Objects sold
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