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Unusual George III Tantalus in the Guise of a Knife Box
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Unusual George III Tantalus in the Guise of a Knife Box

18th century
Description

An original and unusual George III flame mahogany and inlaid tantalus in the guise of a knife box The flame mahogany sloping lid with ebony and boxwood chevron inlay and serpentine shaped front. The lid opens to reveal the mahogany lined interior with 3 original cut glass decanters and an ebony and boxwood inlaid star. The box retains the original brass fittings and carrying handles. Condition- Very good with original patina, cleaned and waxed. Dimensions- Height…13.5’’/ 34.5cm. Width…9’’/ 23cm. Depth…9.75’’/ 25cm. Free U.K. delivery on this item.

Physical Dimensions
Height
34.5cm (13.58")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA947276
Dealers Internal Reference
24174
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Description
An original and unusual George III flame mahogany and inlaid tantalus in the guise of a knife box The flame mahogany sloping lid with ebony and boxwood chevron inlay and serpentine shaped front.
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The lid opens to reveal the mahogany lined interior with 3 original cut glass decanters and an ebony and boxwood inlaid star.
John Howkins Antiques

The box retains the original brass fittings and carrying handles. Condition- Very good with original patina, cleaned and waxed. Dimensions- Height…13.5’’/ 34.5cm. Width…9’’/ 23cm. Depth…9.75’’/ 25cm. Free U.K. delivery on this item.

Height
34.5cm (13.58")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA947276
Dealers Internal Ref
24174
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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