Description:

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY VENEERED SERPENTINE FORM KNIFE BOX, CIRCA 1780-1800, of serpentine form with satinwood and mahogany pilasters centering rounded shield form sterling lock escutcheon, the edges trimmed with satinwood and mahogany striped banding, the slant top with silvered metal oval backed loop handle opening to inlaid satinwood and ebonized wood six pointed star, the base fitted for twelve oval haft knives, twelve oval haft with guards, and eleven crescent form carving knives. Height: 11 1/8" Width: 7 1/2" Depth: 7 7/8"

  • Condition: In overall fair to poor condition, with veneer loss to the front pilasters, edges, and back; handle and backplate replacements; lower third of interior plate replaced; lock mechanism replaced.

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October 6, 2018 1:00 PM CDT
Houston, TX, US

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