A PAIR OF GEORGE III SATINWOOD AND MARQUETRY CUTLERY BOXES
A PAIR OF GEORGE III SATINWOOD AND MARQUETRY CUTLERY BOXES

CIRCA 1790

Details
A PAIR OF GEORGE III SATINWOOD AND MARQUETRY CUTLERY BOXES
Circa 1790
Each slope lid with oval shell inlay enclosing a slotted interior, the shaped front with faux-fluted pilasters, and centering a swan-incised medallion, on cast ball-and-claw feet
15in. (39.5cm.) high, 8in. (22cm.) wide, 10in. (25.5cm.) deep (2)
Provenance
Edwin H. Knight

Lot Essay

This crest, engraved on the escutcheon, is used by several families including Carey, Hamlyn, Killicke, Lachlan, Lindsay, Magawley, Shee, Sinnott, Strattle and Wemyts.