Matched pair Federal inlaid mahogany knife boxes, Late 18th century, each with a hinged canted lid, reversing to a pinwheel above a re-fitted interior and conforming waved case, 2 pcs, est:$1200/1800
*Price Realized: $805.00

14.5'' H x 9'' W x 11'' D. Provenance: Property from a San Marino Estate. Condition: Slight variations to construction, dimensions and inlay to reverse of lids. Work well as a pair. Timber with a rich, nutty brown color overall. General marks, scratches and some cracking to timber commensurate with age and use. Interiors re-fitted. Some scattered losses to moldings and line inlay throughout, commensurate with age and use- most notable is front left corner of one, with some separation at joint of front and side panels. Some minor shrinkage cracking to cases. Hinges replaced. No key. AS-IS. ALL SALES FINAL