A FEDERAL PERIOD PARQUETRY INLAID FLAME MAHOGANY CUTLERY BOX, POSSIBLY PHILADELPHIA, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY, with a slanted serpentine bow front hinged lid, enclosed by ebonized double line and satinwood parquetry trim, above conforming sides and opening to the lid interior centering a various woods detailed circular stylized fan, over a panel with rows of cutlery slots. Height: 12 1/4" Width: 8" Depth: 9 5/8"

Good condition, normal age cracks throughout, old repair on back right top of lid. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."