Americana - Online Online
Description:
Two George III Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Knife Boxes, England, c. late 18th century, each of with serpentine front and sloped hinged lids and slotted interior grills with rope line inlays; both have inlaid six-pointed star inside the lid, one with centered with inlaid patera on exterior of lid, together with six George II silver tablespoons with marks possibly for Edinburgh 1733/34, spoons engraved on the front with a dragon and on the reverse "AG/MS," (imperfections),ht. to 13 5/8 in.
Estimate $800-1,200
Boxes have minor chips on the edges.
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