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Vintage silverware storage chest, often referred to as a flatware canteen.
These chests are specifically designed to organize and protect sterling silver or silver-plated cutlery from tarnishing.
Typically crafted from high-quality woods like oak, mahogany, or walnut.
The inside is lined with anti-tarnish felt or cloth, often in colors like dark grey, green, or brown.
It features specialized slots and dividers:
The lid usually contains slots for dinner knives.
The main compartment and lower drawers have dividers for forks, spoons, and other serving pieces.
This particular model appears to be a multi-tier unit, possibly accommodating service for 6 to 12 people.
While many manufacturers produced these chests, similar vintage examples found include:
WM Rogers & Son: A common manufacturer of such silverplate storage chests.
Reed & Barton: Known for high-quality tarnish-proof wooden chests.
Length 360mm
Width 285mm
Height 105mm
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