Two Georgian Mahogany Boxes

Early 19th century, mahogany veneer and mixed wood inlays, each serpentine form with hinged lids and bail handles, one with w a divided interior, the other with a blue velvet lined interior, flush bases; together with an antique bone handled silverplate fruit knife and fork service for six.

Each approximately 11.5 x 7 x 8 in.

Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

No keys; minor inlay loss and shrinkage cracks; the inlaid box with askew lid and later velvet lining.