Furniture & Works of Art including: The Michael Nellist Collection of Treen - 15th September 2009

Lot 535

A George II shagreen knife box

Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 | Hammer £1000

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Description

A George II shagreen knife box, the hinged lid enclosing a plush lined divided interior containing twelve silver handles knives and forks, marked 'JW' for John Wood, the base with a paper label inscribed 'The Property of the late Harrison W. Weir, The Well known Artist, (Sold by Order of the Executors).', 12.5in (31.6cm) h, 8.75in (22cm) w.