Superb Antique English Cutlery Box, Fitted for Stationery, Writer's Chest, Georgian to Victorian Era
Typically, when I see these, I know it will either be fitted within for cutlery (flatware and knives) which is the tradition in this upright serpentine-fronted chest. But some have been refitted over the centuries to other uses. My favorite being this: slotted sections for your writing paper, notes, cards and envelopes for correspondence. A writer's chest now. And a gorgeous early one, at that. These date to Georgian era, are English in origin, (c.1820-40) and this one has the typical beautiful old wood, inlays on the inner lid and outer edge, a lock (though no key, and I'm not certain the old lock works without a key to try it - showing photos in case you can tell). Very good condition for age and type. One screw is missing from one hinge in backside. We won't replace it with a modern screw, leave that decision to our buyer. Hinges working fine. There are very small flaws, perhaps a tiny bit of edging missing along bottom - lots of photos for your review. Less loss than most of these