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Quality Pair of Lidded Inlaid Cutlery Urns
Georgian Antiques
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Quality Pair of Lidded Inlaid Cutlery Urns

19th century
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Circa 1890.A pair of George III style mahogany and inlaid and sliver mounted urn shaped cutlery stands, each surmounted by a stylish finial, the lids with chequered chevron inlay with curvaceous concave sections, the deep shaped lid with a central upright on the inside, open to a stepped and fitted interior with four tiers, fitted out for different shapes of cutlery, the front with a double escutcheon, in white metal or silver, the tapering body with similar inlay as the top, with a large circular foot resting on a square inlayed platform base, all supported on four squat ogee bracket feet. Fantastic colour and patination and great style.

65cm High when closed, 28cm at widest point

Physical Dimensions
Height
65cm (25.59")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated these Inlaid Mahogany Cutlery Urns to the Victorian era.

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SA1176201
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34968
Description
Circa 1890.A pair of George III style mahogany and inlaid and sliver mounted urn shaped cutlery stands, each surmounted by a stylish finial, the lids with chequered chevron inlay with curvaceous concave sections, the deep shaped lid with a central upright on the inside, open to a stepped and fitted interior with four tiers, fitted out for different shapes of cutlery, the front with a double escutcheon, in white metal or silver, the tapering body with similar inlay as the top, with a large circular foot resting on a square inlayed platform base, all supported on four squat ogee bracket feet. Fantastic colour and patination and great style.

65cm High when closed, 28cm at widest point

Height
65cm (25.59")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated these Inlaid Mahogany Cutlery Urns to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1176201
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34968
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A pair of faceted mahogany cutlery urns featuring geometric stringing inlay, turned finials, and silver keyhole escutcheons on square pedestals.
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Archive I A pair of faceted mahogany cutlery urns featuring geometric stringing inlay, turned finials, and silver keyhole escutcheons on square pedestals.

Quality Pair of Lidded Inlaid Cutlery Urns

Archive II A pair of faceted mahogany cutlery urns featuring geometric stringing inlay, turned finials, and silver keyhole escutcheons on square pedestals. View II
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A pair of faceted mahogany cutlery urns featuring geometric stringing inlay, turned finials, and silver keyhole escutcheons on square pedestals.
Quality Pair of Lidded Inlaid Cutlery Urns
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A pair of faceted mahogany cutlery urns featuring geometric stringing inlay, turned finials, and silver keyhole escutcheons on square pedestals.
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Cutlery urns were designed in the late 18th century, primarily during the Georgian period, to store and display silver knives, forks, and spoons on dining room sideboards or pedestals.

These urns are traditionally crafted from fine hardwoods such as mahogany or satinwood, featuring delicate marquetry, stringing inlay, and metal or bone keyhole escutcheons.

Authentic period pieces typically feature hand-cut joinery inside, original rising spring-loaded interior fittings for cutlery, and natural wear patterns along the base and timber stringing.

Positioned symmetrically on a grand sideboard, console table, or dining room buffet, these decorative urns add classical proportion, warmth, and architectural interest to formal spaces.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying or veneer lifting, and clean regularly with a soft dry cloth followed by a light application of beeswax polish.
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