Georgian mahogany cutlery tray

Georgian mahogany rectangular cutlery tray with canted sides. The three divisions within form four compartments for cutlery, the central division extends to form a pierced carrying handle. All of particularly fine dove-tailed construction and of large format for a grand dining room. For similar see Christies Important Furniture Sale 5 July 1990 Lot No. 96.
English, circa 1760 – 1800