$344
Mahogany Veneer Inlaid Knife Box, England, early 19th century, the canted top with large oval shell-inlaid reserve with serpentine front, on a conforming box inlaid with striped panels, contrasting banding, and sawtooth lower edge, the interior fitted and inlaid with contrasting stringing, the inside of the top inlaid with a compass star, old surface, ht. 15 1/2, wd. 9 1/2, dp. 12 in. Estimate $400-600 veneer cracks to lid, small losses of inlay throughout, especially along lower edge. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2020-11-13
