Pair of Late 18th Century English Knife Boxes
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Pair of Late 18th Century English Knife Boxes
$4,500List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:George III (Of the Period)
- Period:1790-1799
- Date of Manufacture:1790
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Kilmarnock, VA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU88862896242
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