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Circa 1765-1780 English Pair of George III Knife Boxes

$4,950per set
£3,741.24per set
€4,311.93per set
CA$6,984.45per set
A$7,697.35per set
CHF 4,029.82per set
MX$94,547.80per set
NOK 50,635.55per set
SEK 47,390.85per set
DKK 32,194.62per set

About the Item

1765-1780 Pair of George III Knife Boxes, English. Raised on ogee bracket feet reflecting the box form. Conch shell inlaid lids reveal original fitted interiors with extensive barber pole stringing and star inlay in the interior lid. Old Sheffield silver plate hinges & silver shield escutcheons. One shield with pull slightly damaged long ago. One small veneer patch. Usual signs of age & use. Provenance: Oakstar Limited, London, 6/8/1998 to the Collection of Dr. John Fryer. 8 5/8" x 9 1/8" x 14 15/16" h. We are a family business that has been a major source for the selective buyer for over 90 years. We are one the finest antiques shop in the South and Mid-Atlantic, proclaimed the “Best Antiques Shop in the Mid-Atlantic” by Mid-Atlantic Antiques Magazine. With over 7,500 square feet of show room space in an impressive Italianate Villa setting, we are a must visit spot for antiques collectors, dealers and decorators alike! We specialize in period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate decorative accessories. You will also find pieces of American origin, from Continental Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure trove of unique items with an unprecedented selection for your home or collection!
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.94 in (37.95 cm)Width: 8.63 in (21.93 cm)Depth: 9.13 in (23.2 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    George III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    C. 1765-1780
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Condition commensurate with age and use. One shield with pull slightly damaged long ago. One small veneer patch.
  • Seller Location:
    Chapel Hill, NC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: WB-1558z1stDibs: LU6458246520012

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