Historical information
These boxes were commonly used to hold and carry cutlery between storage and the table. We have no information on Mr Godfrey. They are also sometimes referred to as knife boxes.
Significance
A common item in many households in the 20th century.
Physical description
Wooden rectangular box with sloping sides and partition with hole in centre in the middle. Unpainted timber which is joined with nails on the corners and base
Inscriptions & markings
From J J Godfrey on bottom of box in blue texta.
