Antique Furniture Direct

Description

A handsome antique George III mahogany knife box with lovely serpentine front and extensive inlay, dating from circa 1780. The box has a beautiful colour and patina and has delicate inlaid ebony and satinwood stringing to the edges. The lid is inlaid with central patera and lifts to reveal storage space inside. With original brass carry handles to the sides, and original escutcheon, lock and handle to the lid. Internally it is missing dividers, so now can be used for storage of letters, stationary etc.

In the 18th Century, valuable cutlery and flatware of the nobility was housed under lock and key, and owning a knife box became a symbol of importance in the Georgian dining room, since owning silver was a matter of great prestige. Craftsmen designed and made knife boxes in the Hepplewhite and Sheraton styles with slant fronts, hinged lids, and beautiful inlaid and veneered surfaces, such as the knife box we offer here. Often these boxes have been converted and repurposed into stationary boxes, jewellery boxes etc.
Construction/Wood:
Mahogany
Condition Report:
Good colour and patina. Marks, scuffs and wear commensurate with age. Original hinges present but replaced internally. Internal dividers not present. Lock not working.
Dimensions:
Depth: 26cm
Width: 23cm
Height: 37cm
DELIVERY
We offer UK wide delivery via courier on all our items.

£34.95 Flat delivery charge to Mainland England - Additional items in the same delivery are delivered free of charge.

Mainland Scotland /Wales £49.95. Additional Items in same delivery add £49.95.

COLLECTION
Collection welcome please contact us to arrange a convenient collection time.

VIEWING
By appointment only.

RETURNS POLICY
Antique Furniture Direct offer a 30 Day no quibble returns policy - If you are at all unhappy with any item you have purchased please contact us within 30 days after receiving the item. We will be happy to refund the item in full including outbound delivery costs however return costs must be covered by the buyer.

PURCHASE
All our items can be purchased directly from our website.