Antique English burl wood silverware chest styled on a dining room sideboard

Antique English Burl Wood Silverware Chest with Velvet Caddy and Key

$425.00
Sale price  $425.00 Regular price 
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Antique English burl wood silverware chest styled on a dining room sideboard

Antique English Burl Wood Silverware Chest with Velvet Caddy and Key

$425.00
Sale price  $425.00 Regular price 
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The warmth of richly figured burl wood and the graceful curve of a bow-front lid make this antique English silverware chest a beautiful accent for your dining room. Dating to the late 19th century, it has a lovely depth of color, with swirling cognac-brown grain that catches the light and gives the wood its distinctive character. Imagine it resting on your dining room sideboard, alongside your gleaming antique silver and fine porcelain, adding another layer of warmth and history to a room made for gathering family and friends. Its elegant serpentine shape and beautifully patterned wood give it a presence beyond its modest size, bringing the quiet charm of English antiques to your home, where gracious entertaining is part of the pleasure of everyday life.

Open the chest to discover a removable caddy lined in deep crimson velvet, an attractive and practical place to keep silver flatware and serving pieces ready for the table. The lower drawer retains its brass keyhole escutcheon and working key, complete with a decorative tassel. Place it on a buffet in your dining room or display it among your other treasured furnishings. Its rich wood grain and velvet-lined interior bring decorative appeal, while its practical design keeps favorite serving pieces close at hand for your next dinner party or family gathering. Minor wear consistent with age and use is present, as shown in the photographs.

  • Measures 9-1/4" x 9-3/8" x 9-1/4"h.
Shipping

Shipping & Delivery

Each order is carefully prepared, wrapped, and packed in-house with attention to detail to ensure a safe and beautiful arrival. Fragile antiques and decorative items receive additional care in preparation and packaging. Multiple-item orders may ship separately. Packages are sent via UPS or USPS Priority Mail, selected based on the size and weight of each order.

Shipping is calculated as follows:

$0 – $45.00 = $9.00
$45.01 – $65.00 = $12.00
$65.01 – $90.00 = $15.00
$90.01 – $125.00 = $18.00
$125.01 – $149.00 = $24.00

Complimentary shipping is included on all U.S. orders over $150.

Please note: We are unable to ship to P.O. Boxes.

Collector’s Notes.

English silverware chests, sometimes called canteens, were designed to organize and protect valuable flatware. Their fitted interiors and carefully crafted wooden cases reflect an era when practical household objects were made with an appreciation for fine materials and considered design.

The richly figured burl wood, removable crimson velvet-lined caddy, and working key make this a distinctive addition to a dining room where antique silver, fine porcelain, and traditional furnishings are treasured.

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