Pair 19th Century Faux Burl Painted Knife Boxes; Fitted as Stationery Boxes.
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Description
A pair of early 19th century finely figured, faux burl painted knife boxes repurposed as a pair of partitioned, compartmentalized letter boxes with plain steel shield form escutcheons, Late 18th Century Stationery Box. English, circa 1820.
height: 15 in. 38 cm.,
width: 9 in. 23 cm.,
depth: 12 in. 30.5 cm.
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More Information
Origin: England Period: 19th Century Materials: Faux burlwood, Painted Condition: Good. Reconfigured as a letter box; Creation Date: Circa 1820 Number of Pieces: 2-3 Styles / Movements: Traditional, Neoclassical Patterns: Traditional Book References: See: Antique Boxes, Tea Caddies, & Society 1700-1880, (p. 258 ) Antigone Clarke & Joseph O’Kelly ©2003 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0764316885/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i0 Dealer Reference #: 19032A380 Incollect Reference #: 492694 -
Dimensions
W. 9 in; H. 15 in; D. 12 in; W. 22.86 cm; H. 38.1 cm; D. 30.48 cm;