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18th Century Inlaid Mahogany Georgian Knife Box
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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18th Century Inlaid Mahogany Georgian Knife Box

18th century
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18th century inlaid mahogany georgian serpentine knife box circa 1790

Good quality decorative box, serpentine fronted and an inlaid with a shell patera to the hinged lid.

Many other knife boxes have had the internal sections removed to be converted to letter or stationary boxes, this box has its original drop in interior. Further inlay inside the lid with a star and salt and pepper strung border.

Brass key plate to the front. Lock no longer present.

Minor surface marks to woodwork, restoration to stringing losses on the exterior. Small loss to woodwork around the interior of lock area.

Rich colour and hand re-polished.

Physical Dimensions
Height
36.2cm (14.25")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Declaration

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

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SA1152118
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RK023
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Description
18th century inlaid mahogany georgian serpentine knife box circa 1790

Good quality decorative box, serpentine fronted and an inlaid with a shell patera to the hinged lid.

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Many other knife boxes have had the internal sections removed to be converted to letter or stationary boxes, this box has its original drop in interior.
Debenham Antiques Ltd

Further inlay inside the lid with a star and salt and pepper strung border.

fig 1. An 18th-century Georgian mahogany knife box featuring a sloping lid with a central floral marquetry inlay, serpentine front profile, and brass keyhole escutcheon.
fig 1. 18th Century Inlaid Mahogany Georgian Knife Box

Brass key plate to the front. Lock no longer present.

Minor surface marks to woodwork, restoration to stringing losses on the exterior. Small loss to woodwork around the interior of lock area.

Rich colour and hand re-polished.

Height
36.2cm (14.25")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1152118
Dealers Internal Ref
RK023
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

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Archive I An 18th-century Georgian mahogany knife box featuring a sloping lid with a central floral marquetry inlay, serpentine front profile, and brass keyhole escutcheon.

18th Century Inlaid Mahogany Georgian Knife Box

Archive II An 18th-century Georgian mahogany knife box featuring a sloping lid with a central floral marquetry inlay, serpentine front profile, and brass keyhole escutcheon. View II
Archive III An 18th-century Georgian mahogany knife box featuring a sloping lid with a central floral marquetry inlay, serpentine front profile, and brass keyhole escutcheon. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century Georgian mahogany knife box featuring a sloping lid with a central floral marquetry inlay, serpentine front profile, and brass keyhole escutcheon. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century Georgian mahogany knife box featuring a sloping lid with a central floral marquetry inlay, serpentine front profile, and brass keyhole escutcheon. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century Georgian mahogany knife box featuring a sloping lid with a central floral marquetry inlay, serpentine front profile, and brass keyhole escutcheon. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century Georgian mahogany knife box featuring a sloping lid with a central floral marquetry inlay, serpentine front profile, and brass keyhole escutcheon. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century Georgian mahogany knife box featuring a sloping lid with a central floral marquetry inlay, serpentine front profile, and brass keyhole escutcheon. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century Georgian mahogany knife box featuring a sloping lid with a central floral marquetry inlay, serpentine front profile, and brass keyhole escutcheon. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century Georgian mahogany knife box featuring a sloping lid with a central floral marquetry inlay, serpentine front profile, and brass keyhole escutcheon. View X
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Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Debenham
Suffolk
IP14 6QS
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An 18th-century Georgian mahogany knife box featuring a sloping lid with a central floral marquetry inlay, serpentine front profile, and brass keyhole escutcheon.
18TH CENTURY INLAID MAHOGANY GEORGIAN KNIFE BOX
Ref: SA1152118
An 18th-century Georgian mahogany knife box featuring a sloping lid with a central floral marquetry inlay, serpentine front profile, and brass keyhole escutcheon.
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In 18th-century dining rooms, knife boxes were designed to sit on sideboards to securely store and display silver cutlery, protecting valuable pieces from tarnishing and theft.

These boxes were predominantly constructed from woods like mahogany, adorned with flame mahogany veneers, satinwood or fruitwood marquetry inlays, and silver or brass escutcheon plates.

Authentic Georgian examples typically exhibit hand-cut dovetail joinery, original slotted timber interiors designed for individual utensils, natural age-related shrinkage in the timber, and authentic patina on metal fittings.

A knife box can be placed atop a contemporary sideboard, console, or desk as a decorative focal point, functioning as storage for stationery, letters, or small personal items.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry cotton cloth, avoid exposure to direct sunlight or moisture, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year to preserve the timber.
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