Lot Essay
A pair of virtually-identical knife boxes dated 1763 but with different mounts was sold anonymously, Sotheby's New York, 24 April 1992, lot 293 ($5,500).
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CIRCA 1750
Details
A GEORGE II BRASS-MOUNTED BLACK SHAGREEN CUTLERY BOX
Circa 1750
The slant lid with semi-circular front lifting to a crimson velvet and metal thread trim-lined interior, on paw feet
13½in. (34.5cm.) high, 9½in. (24cm.) wide, 5¾in. (14.5cm.) deep
Circa 1750
The slant lid with semi-circular front lifting to a crimson velvet and metal thread trim-lined interior, on paw feet
13½in. (34.5cm.) high, 9½in. (24cm.) wide, 5¾in. (14.5cm.) deep