Pair of George III Inlaid Mahogany Knife Boxes

Description:

Pair of George III Inlaid Mahogany Knife Boxes, late 18th/early 19th century, each urn-form with acorn-shaped knop over domed telescoping lid and tapering body with downswept supports on a raised square base, ht. 28 3/4, dia. 12 7/8 in.
Property of the Saint Louis Art Museum, Sold to Benefit the Acquisition Fund
Estimate $1,500-2,500

Each with scattered restorations to inlay and to splits on body. One with cracks/splits to stem where cover slots into. Please refer to additional images. One of the silver shields is missing. Each structurally sound.


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