George III Sheraton Period Painted Knife Box, c.1790 Books - Essays

George III Sheraton Period Painted Knife Box, c.1790 Books - EssaysA rare and splendid Georgian Sheraton period painted mahogany knife box, c. 1790. Serial number stamped to the inside lid. Later converted for stationary. The box is of serpentine form with satinwood and boxwood inlay throughout. Every side is exquisitely painted, depicting fruits, flowers, musical instruments and putti. The lid opens to reveal a later fitted interior with various neat compartments for stationary and correspondence. There are some

Both the work and frame remain in a very good condition

Length: 44cm

but the distinctive 'S' of the 'Slater' is clearly evident to the naked eye

Aperture Only

An early 19th century elm candle box of unusually large proportions with a double compartment interior

This collection contains:

The piece is well carved with the bridle and saddle carefully depicted

The diorama is cased in its original gilt wood glass dome

donated the window to the Museum

Each volume is handsomely bound in full calf leather

Seat Height: 40

The most notable loss is a small chip to the top of the frame opening (please see photographs)