First half 19th century, mahogany veneers with satinwood inlay, the largest a decanter box, waisted form with brass double handles and inlaid escutcheon, opens to a velvet lined interior fitted for four decanters, the lid fitted for stem storage, unmarked (9 1/4 in.); the second in rectangular form featuring ornate parquetry inlay, open interior (5 x 11 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.); the third in rectangular form with beveled lid, burled veneers and inlaid escutcheon, sides with ormolu floral basket mounts with ring handles, open interior, raised on boss feet (4 x 8 1/4 x 5 1/2 in.). All unmarked.

From the Collection of the late Michael Joyce and Archie Carter III, Greensboro, North Carolina
Proceeds to Benefit Greensboro Urban Ministry

Some area of veneer shrinkage; parquetry form with alligatoring and crazing to surface (appears stable); decanter box with shrinkage crack to lid and a few veneer patches to lower left side and corner.