Georgian Knife Box
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Pre 1837 VR item# 855264 (stock# 8638)
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Gordon S. Converse and Co.
610.722.9004
$1,800.00
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A fine inlay mahogany Georgian knife box offering an original interior with slotted receptacles for knives, spoons, and other sterling dining utensils. Most knife boxes have altered or missing interiors, but not this one. The upward opening lid opens reveals inlay on the inside lid in addition to the exterior casement. Late 18th or early 19th century, and of superior craftsmanship. The lock, now damaged, has the keyhole covered with an engraved silver shield.
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Victorian Dragee box
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Pre 1900 item# 789443 (stock# 6656)
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Gordon S. Converse and Co.
610.722.9004
$125.00
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The English example is printed cardboard in excellent condition with an image of a ruined cathedral on the outside cover and Versailles on the inside. Measures 6 1/4" X 2" X 4 1/2".
A classic, popular version of dragée, called leb'es in Arabic, confetti in Italian and Jordan almonds or sugared almonds in English, are whole almonds coated with a sugar shell, made in various colors. Dragee has a long history traditionally associated with weddings and special celebrations. Thr ...click for details
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