Georgian Converted Commode Chest with Cutlery Canteen

Name: Georgian Converted Commode Chest with Cutlery Canteen
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1148058
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.

Description

This chest looks just like a beautiful small Georgian chest of drawers in flame figured mahogany with original brass handles. The top three false drawer fronts hinge upwards and then slide back under the top to reveal the fully fitted and baise lined cutlery cabinet inside.

Below that the bottom is a normal deep drawer, ideal for mats and linen.

The modern cutlery set housed within shows no signs of use and is in pristine condition.

A superb complete set of over 120 pieces of Maples Kings pattern silver plated and stainless steel cutlery with twelve complete place settings all housed within this delightful George III period mahogany converted chest commode.

This incredibly practical piece would make the most wonderful wedding present that will be used and cherished forever.

Canteen consists of:

12 Soop Spoons

12 Fruit Knives

12 Fruit Forks

12 Fish Knives

12 Fish Forks

6 Table Spoons

12 Dinner Knives

12 Table Forks

12 Dessert Forks

12 Dessert Spoons

12 Teaspoons

12 Coffee Spoons

Plus a selection of other pieces not matching the above set

Physical Dimensions

Height

71cm (27.95")

Width

64cm (25.20")

Depth

45.5cm (17.91")

Declaration

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd. has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1148058

Description

This chest looks just like a beautiful small Georgian chest of drawers in flame figured mahogany with original brass handles.

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The top three false drawer fronts hinge upwards and then slide back under the top to reveal the fully fitted and baise lined cutlery cabinet inside.

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.

fig 1. Georgian converted commode chest with cutlery canteen — fig 1. Georgian Converted Commode Chest with Cutlery Canteen

Below that the bottom is a normal deep drawer, ideal for mats and linen.

The modern cutlery set housed within shows no signs of use and is in pristine condition.

A superb complete set of over 120 pieces of Maples Kings pattern silver plated and stainless steel cutlery with twelve complete place settings all housed within this delightful George III period mahogany converted chest commode.