Skip to main content
Items Similar to 18th Century Mahogany Inlaid Knife Box with Sterling Hardware
18th century inlaid mahogany Georgian knife box
18th century inlaid mahogany Georgian knife box
19th Century English Regency Style Inlaid Box
19th Century English Regency Style Inlaid Box
Antique English Regency Period Rosewood Inlaid Box, Circa 1820.
Antique English Regency Period Rosewood Inlaid Box, Circa 1820.
19th Century English Regency Mahogany Box With Satinwood Inlay
19th Century English Regency Mahogany Box With Satinwood Inlay
19th Century English Gentleman's Mahogany and Brass Campaign Jewelry Box
19th Century English Gentleman's Mahogany and Brass Campaign Jewelry Box
Vintage Georgian Inlaid Plume Knife Box
Vintage Georgian Inlaid Plume Knife Box
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 11

18th Century Mahogany Inlaid Knife Box with Sterling Hardware

$1,185
£898.28
€1,047.63
CA$1,700.80
A$1,714.74
CHF 976.39
MX$20,843.33
NOK 11,525.83
SEK 11,492.74
DKK 7,830.91

About the Item

This is a late 18th-century George III mahogany knife box, typically dating to circa 1790. The piece displays the definitive characteristics of the late Georgian period: The Shape: It features a distinctive sloping hinged lid combined with a serpentine or D-shaped front outline. The Inlay: The top is adorned with a detailed marquetry panel depicting an oval branch or patera motif, surrounded by fine stringing and crossbanded borders. The Hardware: It retains its original antique silver or white-metal shield-shaped escutcheon and hardware on the front breakfront section. This 18th century inlaid mahogany knife box can also be used as a liquor decanter holder. It has rich patina, beautiful inlay, very good antique condition. Dimensions 9 1/2" x 12 1/4" x 15". The top of the cabinet is inlaid with an oak leaf. The interior inlay is a star. A great find for the liquor connoisseur in your life. Originally a Knife Box.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Mahogany,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
    England
  • Period:
    Late 18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1790
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5199220598642

More From This Seller

View All
19th Century Cross Banded Mahogany Box with Brass Inlay

19th Century Cross Banded Mahogany Box with Brass Inlay

19th Century Cross Banded Mahogany Box with Brass Inlay

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th century crossbanded mahogany box with brass inlay Beautiful old box with fitted interior. We don't know what this box originally held, but it would be a great jewelry box. ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

George III Period Inlaid Mahogany Liquor Box or Cellarette

George III Period Inlaid Mahogany Liquor Box or Cellarette

George III Period Inlaid Mahogany Liquor Box or Cellarette

Located in San Francisco, CA

Originally designed in the late Georgian or early Regency periods in England to store and transport wine and spirits—let's say, between your house in London for “the season” or your ...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

18th Century, English Mahogany Tea Caddy

18th Century, English Mahogany Tea Caddy

18th Century, English Mahogany Tea Caddy

Located in San Francisco, CA

English egg shaped carved mahogany tea caddy, circa 1790.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Tea Sets

Materials

Mahogany

19th-century Chip-carved Folk Art Pine Chest

19th-century Chip-carved Folk Art Pine Chest

19th-century Chip-carved Folk Art Pine Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

This 19th-century folk art chest exemplifies traditional chip-carved furniture, most likely originating from Scandinavian or Friesian (Northern European) woodworking practices. Measu...

Category

Antique 19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century Antique Tobacco Cabinet, c.1920

Early 20th Century Antique Tobacco Cabinet, c.1920

Early 20th Century Antique Tobacco Cabinet, c.1920

Located in San Francisco, CA

Early 20th century antique tobacco cabinet, c.1920 Old school tobacco cabinet Measures: 16.5" wide x 7.5" deep x 17.5" high Good antiq...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Oak

You May Also Like

18th Century George III Period Cross Banded Inlaid Mahogany Knife Box

18th Century George III Period Cross Banded Inlaid Mahogany Knife Box

18th Century George III Period Cross Banded Inlaid Mahogany Knife Box

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A very fine late 18th century, George III period mahogany knife box or cutlery canteen with fitted interior. Figured sloping lid over a serpentine front with satinwood crossbanding a...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British George III Decorative Boxes

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...

Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique George III Georgian Mahogany & Satinwood Inlay Buffet Knife Box

Antique George III Georgian Mahogany & Satinwood Inlay Buffet Knife Box

Antique George III Georgian Mahogany & Satinwood Inlay Buffet Knife Box

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique George III Georgian Mahogany & Satinwood Inlay Buffet Knife Box. Item features an antique shapely serpentine form, satinwood inlay, felt lined fitted interior, inlaid shell t...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Georgian Knife Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Late 18th Century George III Knife Box

Late 18th Century George III Knife Box

Late 18th Century George III Knife Box

Located in Charlottesville, VA

George III knife box of serpentine form with a sloped, hinged lid. The front and lid are centered with inlaid oval paterae of radiating segments, bordered throughout with banded stri...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Knife Boxes

Materials

Wood

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. This exquisite English knife box presents a brass hinged ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Knife Boxes

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Knife Box , George III

Mahogany Knife Box , George III

Mahogany Knife Box , George III

Located in Huntington, NY

Mahogany Knife Box , George III with brass hardware fine string inlay with 1 key.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Knife Boxes

Materials

Brass

More Ways To Browse

18th Century Mahogany
Antique Knife Boxes
Antique Gilt Box
Used Post Box
Antique Silver Plated Box
English Wood Box
Antique Crystal Boxes
Glass Trinket
Antique Furniture Hinges
Art Deco Box Black
Silver Trinket
Vanity Boxes
Decorative Wood Box Inlay
Small Trinket
Victorian Mother Of Pearl Furniture
Antique Copper Box
Champleve Box
Vintage Ceramic Jewelry
View All Popular Decorative Boxes Searches