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Antique George III Mahogany Serpentine-front Knife Box (Or Cutlery Box) Late 18th Century (Circa 1770–1790
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Antique George III Mahogany Serpentine-front Knife Box (Or Cutlery Box) Late 18th Century (Circa 1770–1790

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Antique George III Mahogany Serpentine-Front Knife Box (or cutlery box) dating from the late 18th century (circa 1770–1790).

Key Features of the Piece:

• Wood & Exterior: Crafted from figured mahogany with a serpentine (wave-shaped) front and decorative boxwood and ebony chevron or feather-and-dart string inlay along the edges.

• Interior: Features its original fitted internal wooden divider matrix designed to hold silverware or knives upright with inlaid design.

• Lid Detail: The slanted, hinged lid opens to reveal a distinctive inlaid star or compass marquetry motif on the interior surface.

• Hardware: Equipped with a brass escutcheon around the keyhole and paired with side carrying handles.

The box displays very well, has wear in a number of places , does not lock but from a decorative perspective looks fabulous and still usable.

Standing 34.5cm in height, width 23cm and depth 28cm

Date of Manufacture

Lee Sherman Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Knife Box to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09719165
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 220-255 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Serpentine front outlined in chevron stringing: fine late Georgian cabinet work.
Inlaid compass star inside the lid: favourite motif on boxes from the 1790s.
Original tiered internal divider: hand-cut slots sized for Georgian cutlery.
Cast brass side carrying handles: sturdy hardware made to bear heavy silverware.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1245595
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Description
Antique George III Mahogany Serpentine-Front Knife Box (or cutlery box) dating from the late 18th century (circa 1770–1790).

Key Features of the Piece:

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• Wood & Exterior: Crafted from figured mahogany with a serpentine (wave-shaped) front and decorative boxwood and ebony chevron or feather-and-dart string inlay along the edges.
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fig 1. An open antique George III mahogany knife box featuring a serpentine front, inlaid star detail on the inner lid, internal slotted cutlery matrix, and side brass handles.
fig 1. Antique George III Mahogany Serpentine-front Knife Box (Or Cutlery Box) Late 18th Century (Circa 1770–1790

• Interior: Features its original fitted internal wooden divider matrix designed to hold silverware or knives upright with inlaid design.

• Lid Detail: The slanted, hinged lid opens to reveal a distinctive inlaid star or compass marquetry motif on the interior surface.

fig 2. An open antique George III mahogany knife box featuring a serpentine front, inlaid star detail on the inner lid, internal slotted cutlery matrix, and side brass handles.
fig 2. Antique George III Mahogany Serpentine-front Knife Box (Or Cutlery Box) Late 18th Century (Circa 1770–1790

• Hardware: Equipped with a brass escutcheon around the keyhole and paired with side carrying handles.

The box displays very well, has wear in a number of places , does not lock but from a decorative perspective looks fabulous and still usable.

Standing 34.5cm in height, width 23cm and depth 28cm

Date of Manufacture

Lee Sherman Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Knife Box to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09719165
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 220-255 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Serpentine front outlined in chevron stringing: fine late Georgian cabinet work.
Inlaid compass star inside the lid: favourite motif on boxes from the 1790s.
Original tiered internal divider: hand-cut slots sized for Georgian cutlery.
Cast brass side carrying handles: sturdy hardware made to bear heavy silverware.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
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SA1245595
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Archive I An open antique George III mahogany knife box featuring a serpentine front, inlaid star detail on the inner lid, internal slotted cutlery matrix, and side brass handles.

Antique George III Mahogany Serpentine-front Knife Box (Or Cutlery Box) Late 18th Century (Circa 1770–1790

Archive II An open antique George III mahogany knife box featuring a serpentine front, inlaid star detail on the inner lid, internal slotted cutlery matrix, and side brass handles. View II
Archive III An open antique George III mahogany knife box featuring a serpentine front, inlaid star detail on the inner lid, internal slotted cutlery matrix, and side brass handles. View III
Archive IV An open antique George III mahogany knife box featuring a serpentine front, inlaid star detail on the inner lid, internal slotted cutlery matrix, and side brass handles. View IV
Archive V An open antique George III mahogany knife box featuring a serpentine front, inlaid star detail on the inner lid, internal slotted cutlery matrix, and side brass handles. View V
Archive VI An open antique George III mahogany knife box featuring a serpentine front, inlaid star detail on the inner lid, internal slotted cutlery matrix, and side brass handles. View VI
Archive VII An open antique George III mahogany knife box featuring a serpentine front, inlaid star detail on the inner lid, internal slotted cutlery matrix, and side brass handles. View VII
Archive VIII An open antique George III mahogany knife box featuring a serpentine front, inlaid star detail on the inner lid, internal slotted cutlery matrix, and side brass handles. View VIII
Archive IX An open antique George III mahogany knife box featuring a serpentine front, inlaid star detail on the inner lid, internal slotted cutlery matrix, and side brass handles. View IX
Archive X An open antique George III mahogany knife box featuring a serpentine front, inlaid star detail on the inner lid, internal slotted cutlery matrix, and side brass handles. View X
Archive XI An open antique George III mahogany knife box featuring a serpentine front, inlaid star detail on the inner lid, internal slotted cutlery matrix, and side brass handles. View XI
Archive XII An open antique George III mahogany knife box featuring a serpentine front, inlaid star detail on the inner lid, internal slotted cutlery matrix, and side brass handles. View XII
Archive XIII An open antique George III mahogany knife box featuring a serpentine front, inlaid star detail on the inner lid, internal slotted cutlery matrix, and side brass handles. View XIII
Archive XIV An open antique George III mahogany knife box featuring a serpentine front, inlaid star detail on the inner lid, internal slotted cutlery matrix, and side brass handles. View XIV
Archive XV An open antique George III mahogany knife box featuring a serpentine front, inlaid star detail on the inner lid, internal slotted cutlery matrix, and side brass handles. View XV
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An open antique George III mahogany knife box featuring a serpentine front, inlaid star detail on the inner lid, internal slotted cutlery matrix, and side brass handles.
Antique George Iii Mahogany Serpentine-Front Knife Box (Or Cutlery Box) Late 18Th Century (Circa 1770–1790
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An open antique George III mahogany knife box featuring a serpentine front, inlaid star detail on the inner lid, internal slotted cutlery matrix, and side brass handles.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCutlery Boxes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Wood Inlay
  • ColourDark Red-Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Star marquetry inlay, Slotted interior matrix, Barber-pole stringing

This George III knife box dates from the late 18th century, circa 1770 to 1790, and takes the form of a serpentine-front cutlery box. Constructed from dark red-brown mahogany with a polished finish, it has a wave-shaped front and a slanted, hinged lid. The exterior edges display boxwood and ebony string inlay, while the inner surface of the lid features a light-coloured star marquetry motif enclosed by decorative banding. The interior holds a slotted wooden matrix designed to store cutlery upright, accompanied by brass carrying handles on the sides and a brass keyhole escutcheon fitted with a tassel. Wear is visible across the surfaces, and the mechanism does not lock. Measuring 34.5 cm in height, 23 cm in width, and 28 cm in depth, this piece suits placement on a sideboard top in a dining room or living space. It functions as a decorative tabletop container for display or practical storage in an English Country House interior.

A George III serpentine knife box is a late 18th-century wooden canteen designed for formal dining rooms to store silver cutlery securely and decoratively.

These boxes were traditionally crafted from mahogany or satinwood, often featuring delicate marquetry inlays, barber-pole stringing, and brass hardware or escutcheons.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit hand-cut joinery, original slotted internal dividers, natural patination on dark mahogany, and period-correct brass hardware.

An antique knife box serves as a distinguished accent on a sideboard top, entryway console, or bookshelf, operating either as decorative art or repurposed storage.

Dust regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth, apply high-quality beeswax sparingly to preserve the patina, and maintain consistent humidity levels away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
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