Handsome Georgian Serpentine Flame Mahogany Knife Box With Inlaid Shell C1780,
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:44951296 | Style/ Period: Georgian |
Material: Wood/ Woodenware | Product: knife box |
Antique: Yes | Age: Pre-1800 |
Original/Repro: Original |
...Circa 1780+
Beautiful Sepentine Front, with Sloping Lid, Both Finely Inlaid with Stringing, Lid Superbly Decorated with Delicate Inlaid Scallop Shell
Wonderful Patination
The Interior Lid is Inlaid with Stringing with a Central Star
The Interior has Historically been Removed and Converted into a Post Box, the Opening was at the Top of Box and has now been Carefully Closed with Matching Veneer
Sheild Escutcheon, comes with Key and Large Tassel, but I am afraid that it is not original key and doesn't lock
Hinges in Good Order
Would be Used to Display and Lock Away Silver Cutlery
Measures 37 cm High x 30 cm Deep x 23 cm Wide
Good Antique Condition except for a shrinkage crack to the veneer on the back
Over 200 Years Old
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