Early 19th century, mahogany with mahogany veneers, shaped front with barber pole inlay to edges and molded edge to base, the underside of hinged lid with inlaid star, further barber pole inlay to original fitted interior, each with ivory or bone escutcheons.

14.5 x 11 x 9 in.

Accompanying the boxes is an assembled group of cutlery - including a set of ivory handled silverplate fish forks and knives (5 forks and 6 knives). The remaining pieces are faux ivory and silverplate.

Some finish wear; some veneer cracks and chipping; some loss to inlay.

$800 - 1,200