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Georgian Mahogany Cutlery Box
Ropeworks Antiques
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Georgian Mahogany Cutlery Box

18th century
Description

A George III period Mahogany cutlery box in lovely original condition.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery included to mainland UK addresses.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Declaration

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Cutlery Box to the Georgian era.

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SA1193504
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Buying and selling antique and decorative furniture and related items from a riverside setting in the beautiful market town of Marlborough, home of the second widest high street in the UK.

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Description
A George III period Mahogany cutlery box in lovely original condition.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery included to mainland UK addresses.

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Cutlery Box to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1193504
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2012

Also on instagram - #ropeworksantiques

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A rectangular dark mahogany wood cutlery box featuring two open compartments, visible corner dovetail joints, and a central metal carrying handle.
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Archive I A rectangular dark mahogany wood cutlery box featuring two open compartments, visible corner dovetail joints, and a central metal carrying handle.

Georgian Mahogany Cutlery Box

Archive II A rectangular dark mahogany wood cutlery box featuring two open compartments, visible corner dovetail joints, and a central metal carrying handle. View II
Archive III A rectangular dark mahogany wood cutlery box featuring two open compartments, visible corner dovetail joints, and a central metal carrying handle. View III
Archive IV A rectangular dark mahogany wood cutlery box featuring two open compartments, visible corner dovetail joints, and a central metal carrying handle. View IV
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Ropeworks Antiques

Ropeworks Antiques
Telephone 07725 509949
Location
The Old Ropeworks
Kennet Place
Marlborough
SN8 1NG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ropeworksantiques
Verified Since Dec 2012
Items For Sale 275
Items Sold 1,678
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
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Location: The Old Ropeworks, Kennet Place , Marlborough, SN8 1NG, United Kingdom
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A rectangular dark mahogany wood cutlery box featuring two open compartments, visible corner dovetail joints, and a central metal carrying handle.
Georgian Mahogany cutlery box
Ref: SA1193504
A rectangular dark mahogany wood cutlery box featuring two open compartments, visible corner dovetail joints, and a central metal carrying handle.
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Originally crafted during the 18th and early 19th centuries, a Georgian mahogany cutlery box was designed to store and transport silver flatware between the kitchen and dining room. These portable trays typically feature internal dividers and a central handle for easy carrying.

Typically constructed from dense timbers such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, these pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints at the corners for structural integrity. They frequently feature a brass or wrought-iron carrying handle affixed to a central wooden divider.

Authentic Georgian examples usually exhibit hand-sawn dovetails, slight irregularities in symmetry, and historical wear around the base and central handle. The underside often reveals rough-sawn wood marks and natural shrinkage typical of aged timber.

In modern interiors, these versatile boxes serve as tabletop organisers on a kitchen island, desk tidies for stationery, or display trays for small decorative objects on a sideboard.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the patina. Avoid placing the wood near direct heat sources, radiators, or moist environments to prevent warping.
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