George III Mahogany & Satinwood Inlaid Serpentine Knife / Cutlery Box The Library

George III Mahogany & Satinwood Inlaid Serpentine Knife / Cutlery Box The LibraryA very attractive George III mahogany knife cutlery box of serpentine form inlaid with a satinwood conch shell motif, with satinwood and ebony strung edging throughout. The box has a few minor shrinkage cracks to the lid and the lid doesn't quite sit evenly (though this is very subtle please see photographs), but overall the box is in a very good condition with a high gloss finish and a re lined green baize base. Dimensions Height: 37. 5cm Width: 22cm

in the main

Weight: 24 grams

boasting a wonderful wave with visible bubbles

5cmWeight: 345 grams

Weight without liner: 76 grams

Barker & Sons

A very decorative carved wooden parrot wall sconce of bold stylised form

Joy was inspired by her father and two brothers - who ran a family business in painting and decorating

A charming miniature sterling silver salt shaker in the form of an acorn

Length: 102cm

The salt cellar is dated 1939 and the pepperette is dated 1940

The back of the bust bears all necessary marks namely Auguste Henri Carli's signature