A George III mahogany and boxwood strung serpentine knife box Late 18th century

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A George III mahogany and boxwood strung serpentine knife box Late 18th century The hinged lid opening to reveal a compartmentalised interior, 24cm wide, 27cm deep, 39.5cm high (9in wide, 10 1/2in deep, 15 1/2in high) Footnotes: Provenance With David Pettifer Ltd, where bought by the previous owner in February 1983. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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A George III mahogany and boxwood strung serpentine knife box Late 18th century

Lot 0031

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