M. FORD CREECH ANTIQUES & FINE ARTS
 

FINE GEORGE III SILVER-MOUNTED MAHOGANY SERPENTINE CUTLERY BOX

England, c1785

 

     

 

The upright well figured mahogany serpentine lidded box with satinwood stringing to the interior and exterior,

 and retaining the original slotted fittings;

the front with three reeded silver mounts : a ring pull on an oval mount,

and an oval keyhole escutcheon above a shield shaped escutcheon engraved script S,

with marker's mark I S in an oval punch;

the back with heavy Old Sheffield Plate hinges;

raised on three ogee form molded feet

 

Condition ; excellent with minor nicks appropriate to age

 

15.5" High x 9" Wide x 11.5" Deep

 

sold

 

#6734

 

PLEASE INQUIRE

 

(Note :  Cutlery is not included with the box.  It will be listed separately shortly - see below*)

 

     

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* The knives shown above consist of a straight set of 11 dinner knives and 12 dessert knives,

each marked with a lion passant, one with a rubbed maker's mark, possibly SD or SP in an oval punch,

England, second or third quarter of the 18th century,

each crested with a demi-lion rampant.

To be posted shortly.

This knife form is described by Peter Brown, British Cutlery, p.102, figure c, as being

"well balanced....and of simple, pleasing appearance and well deserving of the award of 'prime knife'

(and fork) of the first half of the 18th century".

 

 

 


 

 

We welcome and encourage all inquiries regarding our stock.  We will make every attempt to answer any questions you might have.

 

For information, call (901) 761-1163 or (901) 827-4668,

or

Email : mfcreech@bellsouth.net  or  mfordcreech@gmail.com
 
 

American Express, Mastercard, Visa and Discover accepted

 

 

Bookmark and Share

 

 

    

 

 

M. Ford Creech Antiques & Fine Arts / 581 South Perkins Road /  Memphis, TN 38117 / USA /  Wed.-Sat. 11-6, or by appointment

 


 

 

Accessories     Ceramics    Early Asian Ceramics      Fine Art    Furniture     Glassware     Silver     Home

 

Fine George III Mahogany Serpentine-Fronted Silver-Mounted Cutlery Box, England, c1785

 

© The images, concepts and text herein are subject to copyright.

Should you wish to reproduce any part of this site's content, simply request permission.

We also ask that any reproduction be attributed properly.