INLAID MAHOGANY KNIFE BOX, Serpentine Form

GEORGIAN MAHOGANY KNIFE BOX

Star inlay displays when lid is lifted, diagonal-banded and string inlays ; original fitted interior

Circa : 1790's

Ht : 14: x 10-1/2" x 9"

Serpentine form, fine figured mahogany, inlays (inside and out) mostly intact, typical wood shrinkage and expected age cracks, good patina.

Original typical lock mechanism and hardware, largely original and complete, small brass missing, one pin replaced

Provenance : inherited from a local long-time collector

# kmd 20202 ............................................................................................. $ 595.