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Pair of George III Inlaid Mahogany Cutlery Boxes
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Pair of George III Inlaid Mahogany Cutlery Boxes

18th century
Sold 3 August 2026 · Georgian Antiques
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Circa 1770, pair of George III inlaid mahogany cutlery boxes. The slope front tops in fiddle back mahogany and string inlaid fore edges, opening to cutlery fittings and an inlaid star design to the underside of the lids. With oval, engraved escutcheon and simple beaded base, they are polished to all sides.

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated these George III Mahogany Cutlery Boxes to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Reference Numbers
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SA764144
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SOR263
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Circa 1770, pair of George III inlaid mahogany cutlery boxes.
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The slope front tops in fiddle back mahogany and string inlaid fore edges, opening to cutlery fittings and an inlaid star design to the underside of the lids.
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With oval, engraved escutcheon and simple beaded base, they are polished to all sides.

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated these George III Mahogany Cutlery Boxes to the 18th Century.

Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA764144
Dealers Internal Ref
SOR263
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A pair of serpentine-fronted wooden cutlery boxes featuring sloping lids, inlaid stringing, and brass escutcheons. SOLD3 AUG 26
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Archive I A pair of serpentine-fronted wooden cutlery boxes featuring sloping lids, inlaid stringing, and brass escutcheons. SOLD3 AUG 26

Pair of George III Inlaid Mahogany Cutlery Boxes

Archive II A pair of serpentine-fronted wooden cutlery boxes featuring sloping lids, inlaid stringing, and brass escutcheons. View II
Archive III A pair of serpentine-fronted wooden cutlery boxes featuring sloping lids, inlaid stringing, and brass escutcheons. View III
Archive IV A pair of serpentine-fronted wooden cutlery boxes featuring sloping lids, inlaid stringing, and brass escutcheons. View IV
Archive V A pair of serpentine-fronted wooden cutlery boxes featuring sloping lids, inlaid stringing, and brass escutcheons. View V
Archive VI A pair of serpentine-fronted wooden cutlery boxes featuring sloping lids, inlaid stringing, and brass escutcheons. View VI
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Archive IX A pair of serpentine-fronted wooden cutlery boxes featuring sloping lids, inlaid stringing, and brass escutcheons. View IX
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A pair of serpentine-fronted wooden cutlery boxes featuring sloping lids, inlaid stringing, and brass escutcheons.
Pair of George III Inlaid Mahogany Cutlery Boxes
Ref: SA764144
A pair of serpentine-fronted wooden cutlery boxes featuring sloping lids, inlaid stringing, and brass escutcheons.
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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Pine, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Sloping hinged lid, Inlaid stringing, Brass escutcheons
  • SizeH 35 cm (14 in) x W 23 cm (9 in) x D 26 cm (10 in)

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George III cutlery boxes, typically manufactured in pairs during the late 18th century, were designed to sit on dining room sideboards to store flatware securely when not in use.

These pieces were crafted primarily from solid mahogany or pine with fine mahogany veneers, frequently featuring contrasting stringing inlay such as boxwood or ebony, alongside brass escutcheons and lifting rings.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery, hand-cut dovetailing, aged patination on the wood, original brass hardware, and interior configurations designed for historical flatware sizes.

They function effectively as sculptural decorative objects placed atop sideboards, console tables, or mantels, adding historical texture and architectural form to contemporary spaces.

Maintain wood by keeping pieces out of direct sunlight and away from rapid temperature fluctuations, applying occasional microcrystalline wax to protect the polished finish.
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