George III Sheraton Period Painted Knife Box, c.1790 Art Deco A pair of substantial Scottish

A pair of substantial Scottish sterling silver kings pattern sugar tongs by James & William Marshall

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This original acrylic displays all the hallmarks of Howe's meticulous attention to detail

George III Sheraton Period Painted Knife Box, c.1790 Art Deco A pair of substantial ScottishA rare and splendid Georgian Sheraton period painted mahogany knife box, c. 1790. Serial number stamped to the inside lid. Later converted for stationary. The box is of serpentine form with satinwood and boxwood inlay throughout. Every side is exquisitely painted, depicting fruits, flowers, musical instruments and putti. The lid opens to reveal a later fitted interior with various neat compartments for stationary and correspondence. There are some