George III Sheraton Period Painted Knife Box, c.1790 Art the other has a later

the other has a later addition liner

or removed entirely

The embossed hinged lid is finely decorated with an art nouveau figure surrounded by ribbons and flowers

The microscope is housed in its original fitted wooden case with a working lock and key

Dimensions (of case)

George III Sheraton Period Painted Knife Box, c.1790 Art the other has a laterA 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