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George II Cross Banded Mahogany Cutlery Box, circa 1760
George II Cross Banded Mahogany Cutlery Box, circa 1760

George II Cross Banded Mahogany Cutlery Box, circa 1760

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A George II cross-banded Mahogany cutlery box, circa 1760. Bow front box with original brass hardware and red velvet-covered interior. Measures: H 12 3/4 in. x W 9 3/8 in. x...

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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Knife Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of English Mahogany Serpentine Inlaid Cutlery Boxes. Circa 1790
Pair of English Mahogany Serpentine Inlaid Cutlery Boxes. Circa 1790

Pair of English Mahogany Serpentine Inlaid Cutlery Boxes. Circa 1790

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of English mahogany serpentine inlaid slant top cutlery boxes with exterior Satinwood inlaid conch shells, satinwood and ebony inlaid interior stars, with original slotted fitt...

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18th Century and Earlier British George III Antique Knife Boxes

Pair of American Mahogany Urn Cutlery Boxes with Fluted Medallion Gallery C 1820
Pair of American Mahogany Urn Cutlery Boxes with Fluted Medallion Gallery C 1820

Pair of American Mahogany Urn Cutlery Boxes with Fluted Medallion Gallery C 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American mahogany flanking Urn telescopic cutlery boxes with acorn finials, fluted medallion gallery, original interior cutlery slots, and resting on turned ringed circular s...

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1820s American American Empire Antique Knife Boxes

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

Early 19th Century Converted Stationery Box
Early 19th Century Converted Stationery Box

Early 19th Century Converted Stationery Box

Located in High Point, NC

Early 19th century stationery box, which has been converted from a knife box.

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Knife Boxes

Materials

Boxwood, Mahogany

19th Century Pair of Mahogany William IV Cutlery Urns, ca 1835
19th Century Pair of Mahogany William IV Cutlery Urns, ca 1835

19th Century Pair of Mahogany William IV Cutlery Urns, ca 1835

Located in Essex, MA

Pair of William IV Mahogany and Ebony Inlaid Cutlery Urns, England, c. 1835, domed square lid fluted and carved with leaf motif, canted and paneled sides with fluted corners set on c...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Knife Boxes

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany

12 Piece Cased Silver Plated Fish Cutlery Set – DEAKIN & SONS
12 Piece Cased Silver Plated Fish Cutlery Set – DEAKIN & SONS

12 Piece Cased Silver Plated Fish Cutlery Set – DEAKIN & SONS

Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB

12 PIECE CASED SILVER PLATED FISH CUTLERY SET  A fine looking set of 6 pairs of fish eaters by James Deakin & Sons of Sheffield. Bone handled. Very lightly used, Handles are...

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Knife Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Early 20th Century French Country Wood and Iron Bakery Bread Cutter
Early 20th Century French Country Wood and Iron Bakery Bread Cutter

Early 20th Century French Country Wood and Iron Bakery Bread Cutter

Located in Dallas, TX

Add a little country French charm to your kitchen with this fine working bread cutter with wood handle. Crafted in France, circa 1920, the antique bread slicer is very simple and rus...

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Early 20th Century French Country Antique Knife Boxes

Materials

Iron

Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Wellington Cutlery Canteen, Francis Newton
Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Wellington Cutlery Canteen, Francis Newton

Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Wellington Cutlery Canteen, Francis Newton

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Edwardian inlaid mahogany serpentine Wellington cutlery canteen, Francis Newton This is a good mahogany canteen, the contents are incomplete and it dates from circa 1900, cutlery ...

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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Knife Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Hand-Carved Bone Alligator Handled Culinary Carving Set
19th Century Hand-Carved Bone Alligator Handled Culinary Carving Set

19th Century Hand-Carved Bone Alligator Handled Culinary Carving Set

Located in Van Nuys, CA

19th Century hand-carved bone alligator handled culinary carving set with a cutting knife, fork, and sharpener. This matching set features an alligator carved on each handle. Fr...

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1890s French Antique Knife Boxes

Materials

Bone

Antique Georgian yew wood cutlery tray
Antique Georgian yew wood cutlery tray

Antique Georgian yew wood cutlery tray

Located in Castle Douglas, GB

A Georgian yew wood cutlery tray, rectangular with three divisions for cutlery and with a central brass carrying handle. The tray with fine dovetails. These trays were designed for ...

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Knife Boxes

Materials

Yew

Edwardian Mahogany Cutlery Canteen by James Deakin, Circa 1900
Edwardian Mahogany Cutlery Canteen by James Deakin, Circa 1900

Edwardian Mahogany Cutlery Canteen by James Deakin, Circa 1900

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

This is a good mahogany canteen, dating from circa 1900 There are in the box from the James Deakin set 6 dinner knives, 5 forks (also a replacement matching fork), 6 desert spoons a...

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Knife Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Antler-Handled Steak and Serving Set by J. Sanderson & Son, Sheffield, England
Antler-Handled Steak and Serving Set by J. Sanderson & Son, Sheffield, England

Antler-Handled Steak and Serving Set by J. Sanderson & Son, Sheffield, England

Located in Northport, MI

An elegant early 20th-century English antler-handled cutlery set by J. Sanderson & Son, Sheffield, England, renowned for their fine handcrafted tableware. This beautifully presented ...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Knife Boxes

Materials

Stainless Steel

Silver-gilt dessert knives mother-of-pearl handles, 19th, Cardeilhac, set of 24
Silver-gilt dessert knives mother-of-pearl handles, 19th, Cardeilhac, set of 24

Silver-gilt dessert knives mother-of-pearl handles, 19th, Cardeilhac, set of 24

By Cardeilhac

Located in Paris, FR

Superb set of 24 fruit, dessert, cheese, or hors d’oeuvre knives, crafted by Maison Cardeilhac, founded in 1804. This set, dating from the first half of the 19th century, showcases e...

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19th Century French Antique Knife Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

English Cutlery letter holder 18th century
English Cutlery letter holder 18th century

English Cutlery letter holder 18th century

Located in MILL, NL

Fantastic Mahogany English Cutlery Tray, which may have been later converted into a letter holder. Originating from the 18th century. Perfect condition.

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18th Century English Antique Knife Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Lady's folding fruit knife silver blade mother of pearl handle
Lady's folding fruit knife silver blade mother of pearl handle

Lady's folding fruit knife silver blade mother of pearl handle

Located in Milan, IT

Antique folding lady's fruit knife with mother-of-pearl handle and blade silver with marks traceable to John Yeomans Cowlishaw dated around 1865. John Yeomans Cowlishaw was born in...

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1860s Antique Knife Boxes

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Silver

Antique Butler's Duties Trug, English, Two Division Cutlery Tray, Georgian, 1800
Antique Butler's Duties Trug, English, Two Division Cutlery Tray, Georgian, 1800

Antique Butler's Duties Trug, English, Two Division Cutlery Tray, Georgian, 1800

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique butler's duties trug. An English, mahogany two division cutlery tray, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. Fine example of practical Georgian craftsmanship ...

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Late 18th Century British Antique Knife Boxes

Materials

Wood

Old Nutcracker, Old Patina, Bronze and Wood, 19th Century, Guilt, Brown, France
Old Nutcracker, Old Patina, Bronze and Wood, 19th Century, Guilt, Brown, France

Old Nutcracker, Old Patina, Bronze and Wood, 19th Century, Guilt, Brown, France

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This Nutcracker is very old. It has been made in France in the 19th century. We can benefit of the beautiful Patina, of the wood and of the Bronze. Thee colors are Brown and gold.

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Knife Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Mahogany Brass Bound Wine Cooler
Antique Mahogany Brass Bound Wine Cooler

Antique Mahogany Brass Bound Wine Cooler

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

A fine George III Chippendale period mahogany brass bound wine cooler on its original stand with a fluted frieze, moulded reeded legs and open brackets.

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Knife Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

English Mahogany Cutlery Case with Sterling Silver by Atkin Brothers, Sheffield
English Mahogany Cutlery Case with Sterling Silver by Atkin Brothers, Sheffield

English Mahogany Cutlery Case with Sterling Silver by Atkin Brothers, Sheffield

Located in Long Island City, NY

This cutlery case houses a 107-piece set, including sterling silver flatware by Atkin Brothers, Sheffield, and stainless steel knives by Bagshaw & Sons, Liverpool. The silver is mark...

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19th Century English Antique Knife Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Handcrafted Walnut Cutlery Carrier
19th Century Handcrafted Walnut Cutlery Carrier

19th Century Handcrafted Walnut Cutlery Carrier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine detailed handcrafted walnut wood with fine detail cutout is in great as found condition. This carrier has fine cut nails and in great condition.

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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Knife Boxes

Materials

Wood

French Set of 3 Iron Choppers, circa 1900
French Set of 3 Iron Choppers, circa 1900

French Set of 3 Iron Choppers, circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

French set of 3 choppers in a wood stand with a forged iron blade and two turned wood handles. Size of the choppers / 11.5", 9", 8.5". The smaller one is signed Peugeot Freres. Su...

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Early 1900s French Country Antique Knife Boxes

Materials

Iron

French Set of 3 Iron Choppers, circa 1900
French Set of 3 Iron Choppers, circa 1900

French Set of 3 Iron Choppers, circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

French set of 3 choppers in a wood stand with a forged iron blade and two turned wood handles. Size of the choppers / 12", 9.5", 9". The smaller one is signed Peugeot Freres. Supp...

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Early 1900s French Country Antique Knife Boxes

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Iron

Pair of George III Mahogany Cutlery-Urns
Pair of George III Mahogany Cutlery-Urns

Pair of George III Mahogany Cutlery-Urns

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A refined and decorative pair of Sheraton period cutlery urns, dating to the late 18th century, showcasing the balance and precision of English neoclassicism. Each urn features a dom...

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1790s English George III Antique Knife Boxes

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Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood

Georgian Mahogany Wall Hanging Cutlery Or Candle Box
Georgian Mahogany Wall Hanging Cutlery Or Candle Box

Georgian Mahogany Wall Hanging Cutlery Or Candle Box

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

Firtly it could have been made originally as either a candle box or a knife box, it is pretty much impossible to be definitive about that.

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Knife Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Primitive Antique Oak Dovetailed Butlers Cutlery Tray Knife Caddy Tool Box 13"
Primitive Antique Oak Dovetailed Butlers Cutlery Tray Knife Caddy Tool Box 13"

Primitive Antique Oak Dovetailed Butlers Cutlery Tray Knife Caddy Tool Box 13"

Located in Dayton, OH

Primitive antique oak divided cutlery / knife tray / box / trug with raised carved center divider and hand cut dovetailed corners.

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19th Century Primitive Antique Knife Boxes

Materials

Oak

Kellner Brothers Vienna 1885 Austrian Vesta Tinder Box In .800 Silver With Knife
Kellner Brothers Vienna 1885 Austrian Vesta Tinder Box In .800 Silver With Knife

Kellner Brothers Vienna 1885 Austrian Vesta Tinder Box In .800 Silver With Knife

Located in Miami, FL

In this sense we are sure that our box was made first and the G A S stamped box is a later production or a copy made by Georg Adam Scheid, or maybe vice versa!

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1880s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Knife Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair Of George III Mahogany And Satinwood Telescopic Knife Urns
Pair Of George III Mahogany And Satinwood Telescopic Knife Urns

Pair Of George III Mahogany And Satinwood Telescopic Knife Urns

Located in Essex, MA

Domed tops with gilt bronze pineapple finials. Top lifts to expose cutlery storage slots. Concave ebonized bases. Similar example with marquetry M.Tomlin , Catalog of Adam Period Fur...

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1780s English George III Antique Knife Boxes

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Bronze

English Silver Butter Knifes by Maxfield & Sons Ltd, Sheffield 1913
English Silver Butter Knifes by Maxfield & Sons Ltd, Sheffield 1913

English Silver Butter Knifes by Maxfield & Sons Ltd, Sheffield 1913

By Maxfield & Sons Ltd. 1

Located in Delft, NL

English Silver butter knifes by Maxfield & Sons Ltd, Sheffield 1913 Maxfield & Sons Ltd, Sheffield England ( 1909-1921) butter knifes with shell pattern 6 Silver knifes boxed in ...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Knife Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Portugese Cutlery Box Coromandel 1880
Antique Portugese Cutlery Box Coromandel 1880

Antique Portugese Cutlery Box Coromandel 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

- Wonderful antique Portugese knife or cutlery box - Hand crafted from coromandel and we date to circa 1880 - Come view in our Canonbury Antiques Hertfordshire showroom - Viewings...

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1880s Antique Knife Boxes

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Boxwood

Antique George III Scottish Flame Mahogany Inlaid Stageback Cellarette Sideboard
Antique George III Scottish Flame Mahogany Inlaid Stageback Cellarette Sideboard

Antique George III Scottish Flame Mahogany Inlaid Stageback Cellarette Sideboard

Located in Glasgow, GB

An outstanding George III Scottish flame mahogany stage-back sideboard with original knife boxes and dating to circa 1800, probably Edinburgh.

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Early 19th Century Scottish George III Antique Knife Boxes

Materials

Brass

19Thc Original Grey  Painted Carrier
19Thc Original Grey  Painted Carrier

19Thc Original Grey Painted Carrier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC Original blue / grey painted knife box or carrier. This cutlery is square nail construction and strong and sturdy.

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Knife Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Gold Mounted & Mother of Pearl Etui Set, c.1870
19th Century French Gold Mounted & Mother of Pearl Etui Set, c.1870

19th Century French Gold Mounted & Mother of Pearl Etui Set, c.1870

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Inside enclosing the original gold and steel implements:, scissors, pen knife, thimble. Box bearing later hallmarks 585 gold and accessories 750 gold.

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19th Century French Antique Knife Boxes

Materials

Gold

Primitive Antique Painted Wooden Cutlery Caddy Decorative Tray
Primitive Antique Painted Wooden Cutlery Caddy Decorative Tray

Primitive Antique Painted Wooden Cutlery Caddy Decorative Tray

Located in Forney, TX

A charming primitive antique green paint decorated wood utensil holder - knife box - small tool tray with beautifully aged warm rustic distressed patina!

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19th Century American Country Antique Knife Boxes

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

George III 18th Century Mahogany Letter Box. Circa 1790
George III 18th Century Mahogany Letter Box. Circa 1790

George III 18th Century Mahogany Letter Box. Circa 1790

Located in Incline Village, NV

Unusual to find British 18th century letter boxes of this form as they are much more rare than their similarly made knife box counterpart.

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Knife Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Playing Card Box Casket Early 20th Century
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Playing Card Box Casket Early 20th Century

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Playing Card Box Casket Early 20th Century

Located in London, GB

The casket is in the form of a Georgian knife box, the sterling silver-mounted cover and front with applied ribbon-tied bell flower swags decoration, with a fitted two-division green...

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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Knife Boxes

Materials

Silver

27pc Antique Victorian Silverplate Celluloid Fork Knife Fish Serving Set w Box
27pc Antique Victorian Silverplate Celluloid Fork Knife Fish Serving Set w Box

27pc Antique Victorian Silverplate Celluloid Fork Knife Fish Serving Set w Box

Located in Dayton, OH

Includes: 12 Forks, 12 Knives, Serving Fork and Serving Knife Dimensions: Carving Knife - 11.25" x 2" / Dinner Fork - 7.25" x 1" / Chest - 14.5" x 9.75" x 3.25" (W x D x H)

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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Knife Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique Albert Coles Coin Silver Fork Spoon Knife Set with Box
Antique Albert Coles Coin Silver Fork Spoon Knife Set with Box

Antique Albert Coles Coin Silver Fork Spoon Knife Set with Box

By Albert Coles

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Includes what appears to be its original velvet lined box. Fork measures approx 6 1/4" long, 5/8" wide across tines.

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Mid-19th Century American Antique Knife Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Keystone by Whiting Youth Sterling Silver Fork, Knife & Spoon Boxed Set
Antique Keystone by Whiting Youth Sterling Silver Fork, Knife & Spoon Boxed Set

Antique Keystone by Whiting Youth Sterling Silver Fork, Knife & Spoon Boxed Set

By Whiting Manufacturing Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Comprising a youth fork, knife, and spoon. Together with its original presentation box.

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Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Knife Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Antique English Cake Knife, Golf Club, 1910
Rare Antique English Cake Knife, Golf Club, 1910

Rare Antique English Cake Knife, Golf Club, 1910

Located in Bath, GB

A rare and highly collectable boxed novelty cake knife, clearly made for a golf devotee.

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1910s English Edwardian Antique Knife Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Indian Silver Gilt and Agate Handled Travelling Knife and Fork
Indian Silver Gilt and Agate Handled Travelling Knife and Fork

Indian Silver Gilt and Agate Handled Travelling Knife and Fork

By Hamilton & Co., Calcutta

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Indian silver gilt and agate handled travelling knife and fork set, boxed; an addition to our silver flatware collection This e...

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1880s Indian Antique Knife Boxes

Materials

Agate, Silver

Antique Victorian English Sheffield EPNS Silverplate Faux Ivory Fork Knife Set
Antique Victorian English Sheffield EPNS Silverplate Faux Ivory Fork Knife Set

Antique Victorian English Sheffield EPNS Silverplate Faux Ivory Fork Knife Set

Located in San Diego, CA

Set includes six forks and six knives and comes in the original wood box. Each knife and fork features a beautiful stamped motif, curved notched edges, a ribbed bolster, and ivorine ...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Knife Boxes

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Silver Plate

COX CO. LTD. - Set of 6 Stag Horn Grip Steak Knives - U.K. - Early 20th Century
COX CO. LTD. - Set of 6 Stag Horn Grip Steak Knives - U.K. - Early 20th Century

COX CO. LTD. - Set of 6 Stag Horn Grip Steak Knives - U.K. - Early 20th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

. - Fine quality set of stag horn grip steak knives - featuring naturally shed antler handles with elaborate silver-plated finials and stainless steel serrated blades - the knives in...

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Knife Boxes

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Stainless Steel, Silver Plate

Showa Period Red Lacquer Gold Maki-e Round Suzuribako by Jusui
Showa Period Red Lacquer Gold Maki-e Round Suzuribako by Jusui

Showa Period Red Lacquer Gold Maki-e Round Suzuribako by Jusui

Located in Taichung, TW

This pristine set includes the inkstone, a traditional ink stick, a solid silver water dropper, multiple calligraphy brushes, and a paper cutting knife. Finding a writing box from th...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Knife Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Sterling silver and mother of pearl dessert set for 12 people made in 1928
Sterling silver and mother of pearl dessert set for 12 people made in 1928

Sterling silver and mother of pearl dessert set for 12 people made in 1928

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1928 by Charles William Fletcher, this charming, George V period, Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Dessert Set, is for 12 people, and features an engraved...

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1920s English Antique Knife Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian sterling silver dessert service for 18 people made in 1873
Victorian sterling silver dessert service for 18 people made in 1873

Victorian sterling silver dessert service for 18 people made in 1873

By Henry Harrison

Located in London, London

Each piece is engraved with the crest of a griffin, and the set is presented in the original wooden box. Each knife measures 8.5"(21cm) in length, and each forks measures 7"(18cm) in...

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1870s English Victorian Antique Knife Boxes

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Sterling Silver

1920s England by Reid & Son Antique Silver and Mother of Pearl Cutlery Flatware
1920s England by Reid & Son Antique Silver and Mother of Pearl Cutlery Flatware

1920s England by Reid & Son Antique Silver and Mother of Pearl Cutlery Flatware

By Reid & Sons 1

Located in Brescia, IT

Silver Flatware, England 1920s A set of 12 knives and 12 forks with real mother of pearl handles. Original wooden box. Knife 20 cm. Fork 16 cm Excellent Condiction.

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1920s English Art Deco Antique Knife Boxes

Materials

Silver

Niello Silver Wax Seal Stamp and Rectangular Niello and Crystal Scent Bottle
Niello Silver Wax Seal Stamp and Rectangular Niello and Crystal Scent Bottle

Niello Silver Wax Seal Stamp and Rectangular Niello and Crystal Scent Bottle

Located in Delft, NL

During the Renaissance, at the height of its popularity, the technique was widely used for the embellishment of liturgical objects and for the decoration of such utilitarian objects ...

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Early 20th Century European Antique Knife Boxes

Materials

Silver

English Queen Anne Shagreen Knife Box

English Queen Anne Shagreen Knife Box

Located in West Chester, PA

Rare Queen Anne with shagreen cover red fabric fitted interior for silver tableware set terminating in brass feet.

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18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Knife Boxes

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Antique Knife Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique knife boxes is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique knife boxes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. Antique knife boxes have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique knife boxes bearing Georgian or Art Nouveau hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique knife boxes over the years, but those made by Elkington & Co., Albert Coles and Christofle are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Knife Boxes?

Prices for antique knife boxes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique knife boxes begin at $68 and can go as high as $72,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,965.