Lot 316 , A pair of George III inlaid mahogany knife boxes with original interiors and Old Sheffield plate mounts, 21cm wide

A pair of George III inlaid mahogany knife boxes with original interiors and Old Sheffield plate mounts, 21cm wide
Estimate £300-500

Unusual both being a pair and retaining original knife fittings; one box small veneered section missing at inside edge, lower left revealing signs of woodworm to the carcass; same box cover split to viewer's right, clearly visible; other box top split front left, clearly visible.


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Sold for £700