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Unusually Large Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Knife Box/stationery Cabinet.
The Dorking Desk Shop
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Unusually Large Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Knife Box/stationery Cabinet.

18th century
Description

Unusually large Georgian inlaid mahogany knife box/stationery cabinet. The hinged lid with lovely inlaid detail on the outside, and inside, and opening to reveal numerous compartments of differing lengths. With original key and working lock.

Size 11 x 13 x 15 inches tall (28 x 33 x 38 cm tall)

Price £475

Stock no. 5281

Physical Dimensions
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Declaration

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Knife Box to the 18th Century.

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SA729879
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5281
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Description
Unusually large Georgian inlaid mahogany knife box/stationery cabinet.
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The hinged lid with lovely inlaid detail on the outside, and inside, and opening to reveal numerous compartments of differing lengths.
The Dorking Desk Shop

With original key and working lock.

Size 11 x 13 x 15 inches tall (28 x 33 x 38 cm tall)

Price £475

Stock no. 5281

Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Knife Box to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA729879
Dealers Internal Ref
5281
The Dorking Desk Shop
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the The Dorking Desk Shop Profile Page

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An 18th-century Georgian mahogany slope-front box featuring a serpentine front, crossbanded inlay borders, an oval shell marquetry medallion on the lid, and a brass keyhole escutcheon.
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Archive I An 18th-century Georgian mahogany slope-front box featuring a serpentine front, crossbanded inlay borders, an oval shell marquetry medallion on the lid, and a brass keyhole escutcheon.

Unusually Large Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Knife Box/stationery Cabinet.

Archive II An 18th-century Georgian mahogany slope-front box featuring a serpentine front, crossbanded inlay borders, an oval shell marquetry medallion on the lid, and a brass keyhole escutcheon. View II
Archive III An 18th-century Georgian mahogany slope-front box featuring a serpentine front, crossbanded inlay borders, an oval shell marquetry medallion on the lid, and a brass keyhole escutcheon. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century Georgian mahogany slope-front box featuring a serpentine front, crossbanded inlay borders, an oval shell marquetry medallion on the lid, and a brass keyhole escutcheon. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century Georgian mahogany slope-front box featuring a serpentine front, crossbanded inlay borders, an oval shell marquetry medallion on the lid, and a brass keyhole escutcheon. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century Georgian mahogany slope-front box featuring a serpentine front, crossbanded inlay borders, an oval shell marquetry medallion on the lid, and a brass keyhole escutcheon. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century Georgian mahogany slope-front box featuring a serpentine front, crossbanded inlay borders, an oval shell marquetry medallion on the lid, and a brass keyhole escutcheon. View VII
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An 18th-century Georgian mahogany slope-front box featuring a serpentine front, crossbanded inlay borders, an oval shell marquetry medallion on the lid, and a brass keyhole escutcheon.
Unusually large Georgian inlaid mahogany knife box/stationery cabinet.
Ref: SA729879
An 18th-century Georgian mahogany slope-front box featuring a serpentine front, crossbanded inlay borders, an oval shell marquetry medallion on the lid, and a brass keyhole escutcheon.
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A Georgian knife box is a specialised wooden container produced during the 18th and early 19th centuries designed to store silver cutlery or tableware. Featuring a sloped lid and often a serpentine front, these boxes were placed on sideboards in grand dining rooms as symbols of hospitality and status.

Primary timbers included high-grade flame mahogany, satinwood, and walnut, often embellished with boxwood or ebony stringing and decorative marquetry inlays. The interior fitted dividers were traditionally lined with velvet or baize, while hardware comprised cast brass escutcheon plates and hinges.

Authentic period examples demonstrate handcrafted dovetail joinery, hand-cut marquetry inlays, and natural patination on the mahogany surface. The underside typically shows hand-sawn wood marks, and original brass fittings usually show age-appropriate oxidisation and wear.

While originally intended for dining rooms, these pieces are frequently repurposed on hall consoles, library desks, or sideboards. They serve well as decorative storage for stationery, letters, or small collectables while introducing historical warmth to modern spaces.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the timbers lustre. Keep the object away from direct sunlight, radiators, and high humidity to prevent the thin veneer and marquetry from lifting or cracking.
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