A pair of George III mahogany knife boxes

A pair of George III mahogany knife boxes
Of serpentine form with boxwood and ebony stringing, the hinged lids opening to fitted interiors with chequer and compass inlays, on ogee bracket feet.
25cm wide x 26cm deep x 39cm high (2)

Condition Report
The first: Losses to cock beading at the front.  Replaced/later hinges.  Split to back.  Split under one hinge.  Fine veneer split to back left lower corner.  Fine veneer split to back right corner from cover into base.  Fine veneer splits to front corners of cover.  Some craquelure to the veneer on the top.  Interior dividers missing.
The second: Losses to cock beading on the front.  Veneer patch to front of cover beneath handle.  Fine veneer splits to back left corner.  Fine split to back right corner of cover.  Fine split along the top edge of the back of the cover.  Fine splits beneath both hinges.  One hinge lower plate split.  Some craquelure to the veneer on the top.  Interior fair with some of the dividing boards adrift inside.

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