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Antique Georgian Mahogany Cutlery Box with Boxwood & Ebony Inlaid Pattern. English C1800.
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Antique Georgian Mahogany Cutlery Box with Boxwood & Ebony Inlaid Pattern. English C1800.

18th century
Description

A fine quality late 18thc / early 19thc George 111 period mahogany cutlery box, with elegant pierced fretwork pediment, sloping lid and attractive tapered front which is inlaid with a boxwood border and ebony and boxwood knife and fork ... the box is in very good condition and has gained a fine natural colour and patina.

English. C1790-C1800.

Physical Dimensions
Height
45.2cm (17.80")
Width
19.3cm (7.60")
Depth
13.2cm (5.20")
Declaration

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

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SA1237658
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8598
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Description
A fine quality late 18thc / early 19thc George 111 period mahogany cutlery box, with elegant pierced fretwork pediment, sloping lid and attractive tapered front which is inlaid with a boxwood border and ebony and boxwood knife and fork ... the box is in very good condition and has gained a fine natural colour and patina.

English. C1790-C1800.

Height
45.2cm (17.80")
Width
19.3cm (7.60")
Depth
13.2cm (5.20")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1237658
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8598
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2020

Specialising in 17/18thc oak & country furniture, antique treen, early metalware & english pottery.

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A wall-hanging Georgian mahogany cutlery box featuring a pierced cresting rail and inlaid crossed knife and fork pattern in boxwood and ebony.
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Archive I A wall-hanging Georgian mahogany cutlery box featuring a pierced cresting rail and inlaid crossed knife and fork pattern in boxwood and ebony.

Antique Georgian Mahogany Cutlery Box with Boxwood & Ebony Inlaid Pattern. English C1800.

Archive II A wall-hanging Georgian mahogany cutlery box featuring a pierced cresting rail and inlaid crossed knife and fork pattern in boxwood and ebony. View II
Archive III A wall-hanging Georgian mahogany cutlery box featuring a pierced cresting rail and inlaid crossed knife and fork pattern in boxwood and ebony. View III
Archive IV A wall-hanging Georgian mahogany cutlery box featuring a pierced cresting rail and inlaid crossed knife and fork pattern in boxwood and ebony. View IV
Archive V A wall-hanging Georgian mahogany cutlery box featuring a pierced cresting rail and inlaid crossed knife and fork pattern in boxwood and ebony. View V
Archive VI A wall-hanging Georgian mahogany cutlery box featuring a pierced cresting rail and inlaid crossed knife and fork pattern in boxwood and ebony. View VI
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A wall-hanging Georgian mahogany cutlery box featuring a pierced cresting rail and inlaid crossed knife and fork pattern in boxwood and ebony.
Antique Georgian Mahogany Cutlery Box With Boxwood & Ebony Inlaid Pattern. English C1800.
Ref: SA1237658
A wall-hanging Georgian mahogany cutlery box featuring a pierced cresting rail and inlaid crossed knife and fork pattern in boxwood and ebony.
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  • ObjectCutlery Boxes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Boxwood, Ebony
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCrossed knife and fork inlay, Pierced fretwork crest, Boxwood and ebony stringing, Tapered form
  • SizeH 45.2 cm (18 in) x W 19.3 cm (8 in) x D 13.2 cm (5 in)

This Georgian mahogany cutlery box originates from England around 1800. The dark brown tapered container stands on a small rectangular base, featuring a sloping lid beneath an elaborate pierced fretwork cresting rail. The front panel displays fine boxwood and ebony stringing forming a border, alongside an inlaid depiction of a crossed knife and fork in contrasting light and dark woods, complemented by small corner inlays. Visible details include grain variation across the polished timber surfaces, flush joints, and small rectangular hinge plates securing the lid. Measuring 45.2 cm high, 19.3 cm wide, and 13.2 cm deep, the piece mounts securely to a wall above a sideboard or console table in a dining room, hallway, or kitchen. It serves as traditional storage for everyday flatware while functioning as decorative wall art within a traditional interior setting.

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A Georgian cutlery box is an eighteenth-century storage container crafted specifically to hold flatware, featuring specialized interiors or wall-hanging brackets for display and protection in formal dining spaces.

These boxes were predominantly constructed from dense woods such as mahogany, often accented with boxwood, ebony, or satinwood inlays, hand-cut dovetail joints, and brass hinges or mounting plates.

Authentic pieces display evidence of hand-carved fretwork, period-appropriate timber patination, natural wood shrinkage lines, hand-cut marquetry, and original wall-mounting apertures or interior slots.

Display the box mounted on a dining room or hallway wall, or place it on top of a sideboard alongside contemporary ceramics to create a contrast between historic woodwork and modern decor.

Dust the wooden surfaces with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply high-quality beeswax sparingly to protect the finish, while keeping the item away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber cracking.
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