Knife box, one of a pair
English???
1800/1820
Mahogany with curly maple, satinwood and ebony inlay
Knife Box, made of mahogany with curly maple, satinwood and ebony inlay. Lid is slanted. Brass pull and lock, appear to be original. Elaborate inlay on top of lid with stopped inlay down each side of front. Interior of lid is not varnished but has string inlay in shape of diamond, using satinwood. Brass hinges on back of lids are different shapes on each box. Inlay has been replaced in areas.
Collection
Loan
Made/Created
Date made
1800 - 1820
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Tray, Flatware
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Tray, Food Service
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Food Service Accessories
Nomenclature Class
Food Service T&E
Nomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials
Other Names and Numbers
Other Name
Knife Box
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old Number
Other Number
76.4.1
Dimensions
Height
14-5/8 in
Width
9-3/4 in
Depth
11-1/4 in
Dimension Notes
Height in front: 9.125"
Material
Mahogany, Satinwood, maple, Curly, Ebony, Brass
Location
Location
Room
303
Building
Nathaniel Russell House
Moved By
BSC/ LN
Date
November 1, 2012
Notes
Reason: Construction in house
Location
Building
NR/103
Moved By
Jill Beute Koverman
Date
July 10, 2003
Location
Room
303
Building
Nathaniel Russell House
Category
Permanent
Condition
Overall Condition
Good
Relationships
Related Entries
Notes
L.2003.006.001, L.2003.007.001
Provenance
Notes
Last Owner: Read Family
General Notes
Note
Status: Loan
Status By: Jill Beute Koverman
Status Date: 2003-07-10
