two-antique-english-inlaid-cutlery-boxes
Lot 279
Two Antique English Inlaid Cutlery Boxes
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
19th century, mahogany veneers with light wood inlays, shaped serpentine front box with slanted hinged lid, the larger with inlaid star to interior, the smaller with green baize interior.

Larger 14 in., smaller 11 in.

From the Collection of the late Betty Smallwood, Charlottesville, VA

Both lacking divided interiors; the larger with veneer buckling and loss to lid and back of case; the shorter with veneer shrinkage cracks and warp to lid; no keys.