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George 3rd Mahogany Knife Box. Complete
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George 3rd Mahogany Knife Box. Complete

18th century
Sold 30 January 2025 · Carse Antiques
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Description

Good 18th century George 3rd mahogany and inlaid knife box in complete and original condition. The knife box is a lovely shape with ebony and boxwood stringing to all the edges. The top is inlaid with an oval marquetry conch shell. The inside is all original fitted. Silver plated escution. The knife box is in good condition and is a nice colour with waxed finish.

SIZE; 7 1/2" by 9" by 12" high

CIRCA; 1770 - 1780

Physical Dimensions
Height
30.5cm (12.01")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Carse Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Knife Box to the 18th Century.

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SA1101806
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Description
Good 18th century George 3rd mahogany and inlaid knife box in complete and original condition. The knife box is a lovely shape with ebony and boxwood stringing to all the edges. The top is inlaid with an oval marquetry conch shell. The inside is all original fitted. Silver plated escution. The knife box is in good condition and is a nice colour with waxed finish.

SIZE; 7 1/2" by 9" by 12" high

CIRCA; 1770 - 1780

Height
30.5cm (12.01")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Carse Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Knife Box to the 18th Century.

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SA1101806
Carse Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specialists in georgian and earlier furniture

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A serpentine-fronted Georgian mahogany knife box features stringing inlay, a bone inlay medallion on the slanted lid, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A serpentine-fronted Georgian mahogany knife box features stringing inlay, a bone inlay medallion on the slanted lid, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

George 3rd Mahogany Knife Box. Complete

Archive II A serpentine-fronted Georgian mahogany knife box features stringing inlay, a bone inlay medallion on the slanted lid, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon. View II
Archive III A serpentine-fronted Georgian mahogany knife box features stringing inlay, a bone inlay medallion on the slanted lid, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon. View III
Archive IV A serpentine-fronted Georgian mahogany knife box features stringing inlay, a bone inlay medallion on the slanted lid, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon. View IV
Archive V A serpentine-fronted Georgian mahogany knife box features stringing inlay, a bone inlay medallion on the slanted lid, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon. View V
Archive VI A serpentine-fronted Georgian mahogany knife box features stringing inlay, a bone inlay medallion on the slanted lid, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon. View VI
Archive VII A serpentine-fronted Georgian mahogany knife box features stringing inlay, a bone inlay medallion on the slanted lid, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon. View VII
Archive VIII A serpentine-fronted Georgian mahogany knife box features stringing inlay, a bone inlay medallion on the slanted lid, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon. View VIII
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Rait Antique Centre
Rait
Perthshire
PH2 7RT
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A serpentine-fronted Georgian mahogany knife box features stringing inlay, a bone inlay medallion on the slanted lid, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon.
George 3rd Mahogany Knife Box. Complete
Ref: SA1101806
A serpentine-fronted Georgian mahogany knife box features stringing inlay, a bone inlay medallion on the slanted lid, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectKnife Box
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Boxwood, Bone, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Sloping lid, Stringing inlay, Keyhole escutcheon
  • SizeH 30.5 cm (12 in) x W 19 cm (7 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

FAQs

A Georgian knife box is a specialised container designed to store flatware and cutlery upright in upright slots or vertical partitions within dining rooms during the 18th and early 19th centuries.

They were typically constructed from high-grade timber such as mahogany, often featuring serpentine or sloping fronts, stringing inlay, brass escutcheons, and intricate interior dividers.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct joinery, hand-cut dovetailing, aged patination on the timber, original brass hardware, and interior configurations tailored to historic cutlery sizes.

Such pieces can be placed atop a sideboard or console table as a focal point, serving as a sophisticated storage container for modern correspondence, stationery, or kept empty to showcase the historic woodworking.

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels, keep out of direct sunlight to prevent timber fading, and apply microcrystalline wax sparingly to nourish the wood surface without damaging the historic finish.
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