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George III Mahogany Knife Box
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George III Mahogany Knife Box

18th century
Description

Beautiful George III mahogany knife box with tulipwood crossbanding and fan patera inlay. Sloping lid over serpentine shaped front, with silver plate escutcheons.

Circa. 1780

Physical Dimensions
Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

Thakeham Furniture has dated this George III Mahogany Knife Box to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1076054
Dealers Internal Reference
6446
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Description
Beautiful George III mahogany knife box with tulipwood crossbanding and fan patera inlay. Sloping lid over serpentine shaped front, with silver plate escutcheons.

Circa. 1780

Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Thakeham Furniture has dated this George III Mahogany Knife Box to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1076054
Dealers Internal Ref
6446
Thakeham Furniture
Thakeham Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2013

Specialists in fine georgian furniture

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Thakeham Furniture Profile Page

Trade Associations

Thakeham Furniture is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A George III mahogany slant-front knife box with a serpentine front and a starburst marquetry inlay on the lid.
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Archive I A George III mahogany slant-front knife box with a serpentine front and a starburst marquetry inlay on the lid.

George III Mahogany Knife Box

Archive II A George III mahogany slant-front knife box with a serpentine front and a starburst marquetry inlay on the lid. View II
Archive III A George III mahogany slant-front knife box with a serpentine front and a starburst marquetry inlay on the lid. View III
Archive IV A George III mahogany slant-front knife box with a serpentine front and a starburst marquetry inlay on the lid. View IV
Archive V A George III mahogany slant-front knife box with a serpentine front and a starburst marquetry inlay on the lid. View V
Archive VI A George III mahogany slant-front knife box with a serpentine front and a starburst marquetry inlay on the lid. View VI
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Thakeham Furniture

Thakeham Furniture
Telephone 01403 713649
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Tim, Belinda and Harriet Chavasse
Thakeham Furniture Ltd
Blakers Yard
Worthing Road
Dial Post
Nr Horsham
West Sussex
RH13 8NH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/thakehamfurniture
Verified Since Jul 2013
Items For Sale 144
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Thakeham Furniture
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A George III mahogany slant-front knife box with a serpentine front and a starburst marquetry inlay on the lid.
George III mahogany knife box
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A George III mahogany slant-front knife box with a serpentine front and a starburst marquetry inlay on the lid.
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  • ObjectBoxes & Chests
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Boxwood Inlay, Metal
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Slant top, Marquetry starburst inlay, Shield escutcheon
  • SizeH 41 cm (16 in) x W 25 cm (10 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

This George III knife box is an eighteenth-century storage piece rendered in warm brown mahogany with boxwood inlay, tulipwood crossbanding, and metal hardware. The design comprises a slant top with a marquetry starburst inlay, a serpentine front, and silver-plate escutcheons on the lid and body. The timber displays rich grain patterns in warm brown tones, contrasted with pale inlay and dark mouldings outlining the edges, accompanied by metal keyholes set into the shaped front. Measuring 41 cm high, 25 cm wide, and 30 cm deep, the object sits on a tabletop surface. In a contemporary home, this antique box functions as a decorative tabletop accessory or storage container suited for placement on a sideboard top or desk in a living room, dining room, or hallway. The interior compartment is enclosed by the sloping lid and serpentine front, offering secure storage for small items while maintaining the traditional aesthetic of the period.

FAQs

A George III mahogany knife box is an eighteenth-century decorative storage container designed to hold dining flatware on sideboards during formal meals.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid and veneered mahogany, featuring boxwood or satinwood marquetry inlays, brass or silver escutcheon plates, and velvet- or baize-lined fitted interiors.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut dovetail joints, sloped tops, serpentine or bow fronts, starburst or shell marquetry motifs, and natural age-related oxidisation to the timber and metal hardware.

These boxes function as decorative accents on a dining room sideboard, entryway console table, or library desk, serving either as display pieces or as contemporary storage for stationery and cutlery.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth and apply high-grade beeswax twice yearly, avoiding direct sunlight, radiators, and high-humidity areas.
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