Antique Knife Box, English, Cutlery Canteen, Oak Lined, Kitchen, Georgian, 1770 John Gay with appealing colour and craftsmanship

with appealing colour and craftsmanship

offering fascination for collectors of ophthalmic interest

Presented on an ebonised glass ceramic base and standing upon a trio of adjustable feet

Heralding from the late Regency period

The soapstone feels tactile in the hand

Antique Knife Box, English, Cutlery Canteen, Oak Lined, Kitchen, Georgian, 1770 John Gay with appealing colour and craftsmanshipOur Stock # 18. 9075 This is an antique knife box. An English, flame mahogany cutlery canteen with oak fitted interior, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1770. Superb craftsmanship with beautiful figuring and useful proportion Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout Select flame stocks present rich caramel hues and striking grain interest Chased boxwood inlays decorate surface edges with a lighter caramel colour Of distinctive