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Victorian Oak Cutlery Box
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Victorian Oak Cutlery Box

19th century
Description

A practical piece, useful for holding cutlery but also for letters perhaps? The two, slightly splayed compartments separated by a shaped divider, pierced at the top for carrying. The surface is pale with an appealing dry texture.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
33.5cm (13.19")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Declaration

Havard and Havard has dated this Victorian Oak Cutlery Box to the Victorian era.

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SA953230
Description
A practical piece, useful for holding cutlery but also for letters perhaps? The two, slightly splayed compartments separated by a shaped divider, pierced at the top for carrying. The surface is pale with an appealing dry texture.
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
33.5cm (13.19")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Date of Manufacture

Havard and Havard has dated this Victorian Oak Cutlery Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA953230
Havard and Havard
Havard and Havard
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2021

Specialists in welsh country furniture

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Archive I A rectangular Victorian oak cutlery box featuring two divided compartments and a raised central carrying handle.

Victorian Oak Cutlery Box

Archive II A rectangular Victorian oak cutlery box featuring two divided compartments and a raised central carrying handle. View II
Archive III A rectangular Victorian oak cutlery box featuring two divided compartments and a raised central carrying handle. View III
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Havard and Havard

Havard and Havard
Telephone 07711 006399
Location
Penarth
Vale of Glamorgan
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/havardandhavard
Verified Since Dec 2021
Items For Sale 34
Items Sold 149
Havard and Havard
Havard and Havard
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A rectangular Victorian oak cutlery box featuring two divided compartments and a raised central carrying handle.
Victorian Oak Cutlery Box
Ref: SA953230
A rectangular Victorian oak cutlery box featuring two divided compartments and a raised central carrying handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCutlery Box
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCentral cutout handle, Dual compartments, Sloping sides
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 33.5 cm (13 in) x D 19 cm (7 in)

This Victorian oak cutlery box is a practical and characterful household accessory. Constructed from oak with a warm brown colour, the timber exhibits a pale tone and a dry surface texture. The rectangular piece incorporates dual compartments with slightly splayed, sloping sides, separated by a shaped central divider. The top of the divider includes a pierced, rectangular cutout handle for carrying, while the base sits on a protruding wooden tray platform. Signs of age appear as minor surface wear and darkened edges along the wooden joints. The dimensions measure 9 cm high, 33.5 cm wide, and 19 cm deep. In a modern interior, this versatile object serves well on a kitchen island or countertop to hold everyday cutlery, napkins, or utensils. Alternatively, it provides an organised rustic holder for letters, stationery, or desk accessories in a study or hallway. The farmhouse design style blends seamlessly into traditional or country-inspired spaces, bringing both utility and functional antique charm to daily routines.

FAQs

During the Victorian era, wooden cutlery boxes were used to transport, store, and serve flatware between kitchen and dining areas, featuring a central handle for mobility and divided compartments to organise utensils.

These boxes were predominantly crafted from native hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or pine, employing durable dovetail or lap joints alongside a integrated central divider.

Authentic Victorian examples often exhibit period joinery, natural wear along the base and handles, rich timber patination, and proportioned cutout grips consistent with 19th-century woodworking.

An antique cutlery tray can be placed on a kitchen island or sideboard to hold linens and cutlery, or repurposed as a desk organiser for stationery and desktop items.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish periodically, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners or submersion in water to protect the wood grain.
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