LATE 18TH CENTURY
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A GEORGE III SATINWOOD LETTER BOX
Late 18th century
The rectangular hinged top with silvered hoop handle opening to a stained mahogany slotted interior, the top and front with tulipwood cross banding and fruitwood stringing, inscribed in white chalk and black ink 244, the stained mahogany interior fitted, later bottom
5½in. (14cm.) high, 12in. (30.5cm.) wide, 6in. (15cm.) deep
Late 18th century
The rectangular hinged top with silvered hoop handle opening to a stained mahogany slotted interior, the top and front with tulipwood cross banding and fruitwood stringing, inscribed in white chalk and black ink 244, the stained mahogany interior fitted, later bottom
5½in. (14cm.) high, 12in. (30.5cm.) wide, 6in. (15cm.) deep