A GEORGE III MAHOGANY KNIFE BOXCIRCA 1770Of traditional form, the hinged lid enclosing a divider for knives, with flanking brass handles 35.5cm high, 23.5cm wide overallProvenance: Purchased by the vendor from Bonhams, Brancaster Hall, Norfolk, 9th September 2002, lot 125Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useOld splits and cracks, some chips and losses, some lifting to veneers,The interior divider possibly original, it has numerous losses consistent with age and use, the metalware appears to be original, there is no key to test the lock plate - this is unlocked at time of reportLater baize to the underside