George III Inlaid Mahogany Knife Box

Circa 1800, hinged shaped lid to conforming serpentine case, dark and light wood inlayed borders, some barber pole, featuring original front hardware, interior of lid with nautical star, interior retaining pierced cutlery grate and divided two-compartment interior, raised on four feet, unmarked, no key.

15 x 8.9 x 11.9 in.

From the Estate of the late James McDonough III, Wilmington, North Carolina

Some veneer chips; particularly to base trim; buckled breakage and crack to rear left side and back; some scattered veneer craquelure; general wear consistent with age.