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17th Century English Leather Covered Knife Box Converted To a Letter Box

$785
£601.61
€691.44
CA$1,102.57
A$1,233.98
CHF 645.94
MX$14,990.63
NOK 8,201.86
SEK 7,739.85
DKK 5,159.37

About the Item

17th century leather knife box converted to a letter box with original brass hardware, sitting on brass ball feet. Fitted interior lined with 18th century silk fabric. In very good condition considering its age, has some minor loss to the tooled leather.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Leather,Silk
  • Place of Origin:
    Europe
  • Period:
    17th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    17th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU812841914092

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