AFTERNOON SESSION AT 2:30 P.M. OBJECTS OF ART, FURNITURE, TAPESTRIES AND CARPETS THE PROPERTY OF A LADY

A PAIR OF GEORGE III SILVER-MOUNTED MAHOGANY CUTLERY-BOXES

THE SILVER MOUNTS PROBABLY BY JOSEPH WYATT

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A PAIR OF GEORGE III SILVER-MOUNTED MAHOGANY CUTLERY-BOXES
The silver mounts probably by Joseph Wyatt
Each with hinged sloping moulded serpentine-fronted lid enclosing a metal-thread green velvet-lined interior, above a conformingly shaped base on moulded spreading plinth, the silver mounts stamped J.W., except those of the lid, minor restorations
9½in. (24cm.) wide; 15in. (38cm.) high; 10in. (25cm.) deep (2)

Lot Essay

J W. probably stands for Joseph Wyatt.

These cutlery-boxes are related to a set of three which were sold anonymously at Sotheby's London, 17 November 1989, lot 1.
A further related set of three cutlery-boxes, with similar lockplate, was sold anonymously in these Rooms, 21 May 1987, lot 109.
J W. probably stands for Joseph Wyatt.

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