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Antique English Knife Box

English 1840s Mahogany Serpentine Knife Box with Medallion Inlay and Stringing
English 1840s Mahogany Serpentine Knife Box with Medallion Inlay and Stringing

English 1840s Mahogany Serpentine Knife Box with Medallion Inlay and Stringing

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English mahogany knife box from the first half of the 19th century, with serpentine front, checkered stringing and inlay.

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Mid-19th Century English Antique English Knife Box

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Hand-Painted Knife Box
19th Century English Hand-Painted Knife Box

19th Century English Hand-Painted Knife Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Finely painted. Excellent condition. Pedestal base is 8.5" x 8.5".

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Late 19th Century English Adam Style Antique English Knife Box

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair Antique English Mahogany Knife Boxes, Circa 1840
Pair Antique English Mahogany Knife Boxes, Circa 1840

Pair Antique English Mahogany Knife Boxes, Circa 1840

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair Antique English mahogany knife boxes, circa 1840.

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Mid-19th Century English Antique English Knife Box

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 18th Century English Mahogany Knife Boxes
Pair of 18th Century English Mahogany Knife Boxes

Pair of 18th Century English Mahogany Knife Boxes

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 18th century English Mahogany Knife Boxes with Sterling Silver hardware and original fitted interiors.

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique English Knife Box

Materials

Mahogany

Pair Of Fine Antique English Georgian Mahogany Knife Boxes
Pair Of Fine Antique English Georgian Mahogany Knife Boxes

Pair Of Fine Antique English Georgian Mahogany Knife Boxes

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A particularly fine pair of knife boxes with bands on the mahogany slanted hinged lids and shaped fronts. The interior with inlaid satinwood star motifs inside the lids, carved slots...

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19th Century Georgian Antique English Knife Box

Materials

Brass

Antique Knife Box, English, Walnut, Cutlery Canteen, Fitted Interior, Georgian
Antique Knife Box, English, Walnut, Cutlery Canteen, Fitted Interior, Georgian

Antique Knife Box, English, Walnut, Cutlery Canteen, Fitted Interior, Georgian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique knife box. An English, walnut cutlery canteen with fitted interior, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.

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Late 18th Century British Antique English Knife Box

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Antique English Edwardian Cutlery Urns or Knife Boxes
Pair of Antique English Edwardian Cutlery Urns or Knife Boxes

Pair of Antique English Edwardian Cutlery Urns or Knife Boxes

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive pair of antique English Edwardian lidded cutlery urns crafted in mahogany in classic form and paint decorated with theatrical medallion portraits and floral garland.

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique English Knife Box

Materials

Mahogany, Paint

Antique Knife Box, English, Kitchen Organiser, 46 Item Cutlery Storage, Georgian
Antique Knife Box, English, Kitchen Organiser, 46 Item Cutlery Storage, Georgian

Antique Knife Box, English, Kitchen Organiser, 46 Item Cutlery Storage, Georgian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique knife box. An English, mahogany 46 item cutlery storage canteen, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.

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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique English Knife Box

Materials

Mahogany

English Knife-Cases, circa 1790
English Knife-Cases, circa 1790

English Knife-Cases, circa 1790

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

With vertical bands inlaid. George III Period.  

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1790s English Antique English Knife Box

Materials

Wood

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 English Knife Box

Fine Pair of English George III Period Antique Mahogany Boxes circa 1780
Fine Pair of English George III Period Antique Mahogany Boxes circa 1780

Fine Pair of English George III Period Antique Mahogany Boxes circa 1780

Located in Shippensburg, PA

GEORGE III FLAMED MAHOGANY SERPENTINE BOXES ON ANIMAL FEET England, circa 1780 the cutlery divider removed, otherwise fine original condition Item # 403ONQ02L An absolutely gorgeou...

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18th Century English George III Antique English Knife Box

Materials

Brass

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 English Knife Box

Materials

Mahogany

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 English Knife Box

Materials

Wood

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 English Knife Box

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century English Mahogany Knife Box
18th Century English Mahogany Knife Box

18th Century English Mahogany Knife Box

Located in High Point, NC

Lovely Georgian mahogany knife box from England. The top is sloped and has a brass handle for easy lifting. The top lifts to reveal the original fitting for knives with remnants of...

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18th Century English Georgian Antique English Knife Box

Materials

Brass

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

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

Located in San Francisco, CA

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...

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17th Century European Antique English Knife Box

Materials

Brass

Antique Late 18th C. English George III Mahogany Fitted Cutlery Knife Boxes Pair
Antique Late 18th C. English George III Mahogany Fitted Cutlery Knife Boxes Pair

Antique Late 18th C. English George III Mahogany Fitted Cutlery Knife Boxes Pair

Located in Dayton, OH

An elegant pair of George III mahogany knife boxes from the late 18th Century showcases exceptional Georgian craftsmanship, featuring a beautifully sloped lid and a classic serpentin...

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18th Century British George III Antique English Knife Box

Materials

Mahogany

Late 18th Century English George III Mahogany Knife Box Fitted Out for Letters
Late 18th Century English George III Mahogany Knife Box Fitted Out for Letters

Late 18th Century English George III Mahogany Knife Box Fitted Out for Letters

Located in San Francisco, CA

Late 18th century, English George III mahogany knife box fitted out for letters / ballots.

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique English Knife Box

Materials

Metal

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 English Knife Box

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A pair of late 19th. c. English knife boxes
A pair of late 19th. c. English knife boxes

A pair of late 19th. c. English knife boxes

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H 24 in W 12 in D 12 in

A pair of late 19th. c. English knife boxes

Located in New York, NY

C20787 A pair of late 19th. c. English knife boxes. Solid mahogany with classic lidded urn forms above stepped plinth feet.

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19th Century English Antique English Knife Box

Materials

Mahogany

English knife box
English knife box

English knife box

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H 14.5 in W 9 in D 11 in

English knife box

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Knife box with inlay

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19th Century English Antique English Knife Box

Materials

Wood

English or American Knife Box
English or American Knife Box

English or American Knife Box

Located in Nashville, TN

Beautiful English or American Knife Box, all original inside, perfect condition.

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19th Century English Antique English Knife Box

Materials

Walnut

18th Century English Slant-Front Knife Box
18th Century English Slant-Front Knife Box

18th Century English Slant-Front Knife Box

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H 14.5 in W 9 in D 9 in

18th Century English Slant-Front Knife Box

Located in Stamford, CT

18th century English Slant-Front Knife Box with original inlaid interior and starburst design inside of lid.

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1780s English Hepplewhite Antique English Knife Box

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of unusual English Georgian mahogany knife boxes
Pair of unusual English Georgian mahogany knife boxes

Pair of unusual English Georgian mahogany knife boxes

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H 16.25 in W 9 in D 13 in

Pair of unusual English Georgian mahogany knife boxes

Located in New York, NY

Pair of unusual English Georgian mahogany knife boxes, circa 1780.

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique English Knife Box

A Pair of English Georgian Mahogany Knife Boxes
A Pair of English Georgian Mahogany Knife Boxes

A Pair of English Georgian Mahogany Knife Boxes

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H 15.36 in W 9.06 in D 11.82 in

A Pair of English Georgian Mahogany Knife Boxes

Located in Brisbane, Queensland

A pair of English Georgian mahogany veneered knife boxes, with its original hardware.

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Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) Georgian Antique English Knife Box

Materials

Mahogany, Wood

A PAIR OF KNIFE BOXES.  ENGLISH, EARLY 20th CENTURY
A PAIR OF KNIFE BOXES.  ENGLISH, EARLY 20th CENTURY

A PAIR OF KNIFE BOXES. ENGLISH, EARLY 20th CENTURY

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H 13.75 in W 11 in D 8.25 in

A PAIR OF KNIFE BOXES. ENGLISH, EARLY 20th CENTURY

Located in New York, NY

IN THE GEORGIAN STYLE, EACH WITH SERPENTINE FRONT AND SLOPED HINGED LID CENTERED BY AN INLAID DECORATIVE GEOMETRIC MOTIF ON THE OUTSIDE AND A STAR MOTIF ON THE INSIDE, WITH STRING IN...

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Early 20th Century English Antique English Knife Box

Materials

Brass

Pair of George III Period Serpentine Mahogany Knife Boxes English, circa 1770
Pair of George III Period Serpentine Mahogany Knife Boxes English, circa 1770

Pair of George III Period Serpentine Mahogany Knife Boxes English, circa 1770

Located in New York, NY

Fine pair of George III period serpentine mahogany knife boxes, with checkered stringing and original brass handles and elaborate escutcheons and ring handles, and having brass ball ...

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1770s English Chippendale Antique English Knife Box

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mahogany Knife Boxes George III Mahogany English Country House Antique
Pair of Mahogany Knife Boxes George III Mahogany English Country House Antique

Pair of Mahogany Knife Boxes George III Mahogany English Country House Antique

Located in London, GB

A pair of Scottish 18th century, George III period knife boxes. This pair of serpentine fronted cutlery boxes are made from finely figured Cuban mahogany and date to 1780-1790. The b...

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1780s Scottish George III Antique English Knife Box

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Mahogany

Vintage English Provincial Pine Shabby Chic Cutlery Tray Box
Vintage English Provincial Pine Shabby Chic Cutlery Tray Box

Vintage English Provincial Pine Shabby Chic Cutlery Tray Box

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H 2.76 in W 12.21 in D 7.68 in

Vintage English Provincial Pine Shabby Chic Cutlery Tray Box

Located in Hartlepool, GB

Vintage shabby chic English Provincial pine cutlery tray with time worn paint and a fantastic aged patina.

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Early 20th Century English Country Antique English Knife Box

Materials

Pine

English Mahogany Knife Box
English Mahogany Knife Box

English Mahogany Knife Box

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H 14.75 in W 9 in D 12 in

English Mahogany Knife Box

Located in Pasadena, CA

This simple but elegant knife box is mid 19th century and has a very pretty figured mahogany veneering with excellent patination . Very good condition with very few repairs to the ve...

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19th Century English Antique English Knife Box

Materials

Mahogany

English mahogany  knife box

English mahogany knife box

Located in Kenilworth, IL

English mahogany knife box mounted with two stamped brass back plates with cast bail handles impressed “HJ”.

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique English Knife Box

Sheraton Knife Box of Inlaid Mahogany
Sheraton Knife Box of Inlaid Mahogany

Sheraton Knife Box of Inlaid Mahogany

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H 15 in W 9 in D 12 in

Sheraton Knife Box of Inlaid Mahogany

Located in Austin, TX

An English knife box in the style of Thomas Sheraton featuring a classic double serpentine fronted exterior of flame mahogany with inlaid satinwood, ebony, and boxwood stringing with...

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19th Century English Antique English Knife Box

18th Century George III Knife Boxes
18th Century George III Knife Boxes

18th Century George III Knife Boxes

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H 16 in W 9.5 in D 11.5 in

18th Century George III Knife Boxes

Located in Nashville, TN

This is a one of a kind pair of 18th century English knife boxes both are fitted with sterling silver hardware.

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1790s British George III Antique English Knife Box

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of English mahogany Knife Boxes
Pair of English mahogany Knife Boxes

Pair of English mahogany Knife Boxes

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H 22 in W 10.5 in D 7.25 in

Pair of English mahogany Knife Boxes

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of English mahogany classical knife boxes with satinwood cross banding, original inserts, lion head brasses, and claw & ball feet.

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique English Knife Box

Pair of Antique English Mahogany Knife Cutlery Boxes
Pair of Antique English Mahogany Knife Cutlery Boxes

Pair of Antique English Mahogany Knife Cutlery Boxes

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Pair of Antique English Mahogany Knife Cutlery Boxes This exquisite pair of knife boxes is created in the typical classical shape with a serpentine front.

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique English Knife Box

Materials

Mahogany

c. 1780 English George III Period Knife Box
c. 1780 English George III Period Knife Box

c. 1780 English George III Period Knife Box

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H 13.38 in W 8.88 in D 8.25 in

c. 1780 English George III Period Knife Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1780 George III period knife box, English. Flame mahogany cartouche form with running arrow inlaid edges; conforming lid interior.

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique English Knife Box

Materials

Wood

English Georgian Mahogany Inlaid Single Knife Box, Circa 1770
English Georgian Mahogany Inlaid Single Knife Box, Circa 1770

English Georgian Mahogany Inlaid Single Knife Box, Circa 1770

Located in Charleston, SC

English Georgian mahogany serpentine single knife box with original slotted fitted interior, star and checkered feather banding inlay, adorned with the original brass locking mechani...

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1770s English Georgian Antique English Knife Box

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Pair English Georgian III Mahogany Knife Boxes & Pedestal Stands c1830
Antique Pair English Georgian III Mahogany Knife Boxes & Pedestal Stands c1830

Antique Pair English Georgian III Mahogany Knife Boxes & Pedestal Stands c1830

Located in Big Flats, NY

A pair of antique English Georgian III knife boxes offer mahogany construction in urn form with telescoping lid having carved finial and foliate carved band opening to compartmentali...

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Mid-19th Century English Georgian Antique English Knife Box

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Antique English Georgian Style Inlaid Flame Mahogany Knife Box 19th C
Antique English Georgian Style Inlaid Flame Mahogany Knife Box 19th C

Antique English Georgian Style Inlaid Flame Mahogany Knife Box 19th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique English Georgian style knife box offers flame mahogany construction with swell front and slat top having satinwood marquetry reserve of tied wheat, banded in ebonized dent...

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19th Century English Georgian Antique English Knife Box

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Rare Antique English Biscuit Box in the form of a Knife Box, circa 1880
Rare Antique English Biscuit Box in the form of a Knife Box, circa 1880

Rare Antique English Biscuit Box in the form of a Knife Box, circa 1880

By Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd.

Located in Bath, GB

Something I have never seen before, and I doubt I will ever see another. Made from English silver plate by the top-notch Sheffield silversmith, Thomas Bradbury & Sons, it has been fa...

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1880s English Late Victorian Antique English Knife Box

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair Antique "Knife" or Cutlery Boxes
Pair Antique "Knife" or Cutlery Boxes

Pair Antique "Knife" or Cutlery Boxes

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H 14.5 in W 9 in D 10.5 in

Pair Antique "Knife" or Cutlery Boxes

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair Antique English Mahogany "Knife" or Cutlery Boxes

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19th Century English Antique English Knife Box

Materials

Mahogany

English Mahogany Cutlery Boxes
English Mahogany Cutlery Boxes

English Mahogany Cutlery Boxes

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H 22 in W 9 in D 9 in

English Mahogany Cutlery Boxes

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pretty pair of English mahogany satinwood banded regency style cutlery boxes of tapering form, circa 1980-1900.

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Early 20th Century English Antique English Knife Box

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Large Antique English Georgian Urn Form 36-Knife Caddy, 19th Century
Large Antique English Georgian Urn Form 36-Knife Caddy, 19th Century

Large Antique English Georgian Urn Form 36-Knife Caddy, 19th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

Large antique English Georgian knife caddy features urn form mahogany case on turned pedestal with finial topped lid, accommodates 36 knives, 19th century Measures: 21" height x 1...

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19th Century English Georgian Antique English Knife Box

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of antique English cutlery boxes
Pair of antique English cutlery boxes

Pair of antique English cutlery boxes

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair antique English mahogany "knife" or cutlery boxes.

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19th Century English Antique English Knife Box

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian by Gee Holmes English Sterling Silver, Steel & Horn Knife Carving Set
Victorian by Gee Holmes English Sterling Silver, Steel & Horn Knife Carving Set

Victorian by Gee Holmes English Sterling Silver, Steel & Horn Knife Carving Set

By Harrods Ltd (Richard Woodman Burbridge)

Located in Miami, FL

Victorian by Gee Holmes ltd. English (Harrods at Knight bridge) sterling silver, stainless steel and horn knife carving set, six pieces. Measures: Long knife 9.44 in.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique English Knife Box

Materials

Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Pair of Exceptional Quality Antique English Mahogany Cutlery Boxes
Pair of Exceptional Quality Antique English Mahogany Cutlery Boxes

Pair of Exceptional Quality Antique English Mahogany Cutlery Boxes

Located in New Orleans, LA

These Georgian era knife boxes are simply amazing. The attention to detail in the craftsmanship is outstanding. Don't miss the chance to own these! They are incredible.

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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique English Knife Box

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of English Mahogany Slant Top Cutlery Boxes. Circa 1790
Pair of English Mahogany Slant Top Cutlery Boxes. Circa 1790

Pair of English Mahogany Slant Top Cutlery Boxes. Circa 1790

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of English crotch mahogany slant top cutlery boxes with original inserts, ebony string inlay, and silver over brass mount shield back escutcheons. Late 18th Century

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1790s English George III Antique English Knife Box

Materials

Brass

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Antique English Knife Box For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique English knife box you’re looking for. Each antique English knife box for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using mahogany, wood and hardwood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique English knife box, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique English knife box, those designed in Georgian and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. A well-made antique English knife box has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique English Knife Box?

Prices for an antique English knife box start at $750 and top out at $8,500 with the average selling for $2,780.