In many, many years of dealing in antique boxes, I have never come across a Sheraton spoon box such as this. Similar to larger Knife Boxes, this is the same shape but in a smaller scale and the interior fitted purely for teaspoons. Veneered in Mahogany the shaped sloped lid is inlaid with an Ebony and Boxwood star, repeated on the interior of the lid. The fully fitted interior is also inlaid with Ebony and Boxwood stringing. The Box came to me with the three white metal / German 800 silver spoons, later, around 1880, I will include these spoons with the box as they fit perfectly. The front is mounted with a silver escutcheon and ring handle; the back profile reveals the original hinges. A highly sought-after period gem for the advanced collector. 3 7/8" wide x 5" deep x 7" tall at rear. Item ID: 34813 FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England Internal Ref: 34813
Dimensions
Height = 17.78 cm (7")
Width = 9.48 cm (4")
Depth = 12.7 cm (5")
Rare George III Sheraton period Spoon Box c.1780
Price
£2,750
| $3,486 USD | €3,126 EUR
Item Ref
34813
Description
In many, many years of dealing in antique boxes, I have never come across a Sheraton spoon box such as this. Similar to larger Knife Boxes, this is the same shape but in a smaller scale and the interior fitted purely for teaspoons. Veneered in Mahogany the shaped sloped lid is inlaid with an Ebony and Boxwood star, repeated on the interior of the lid. The fully fitted interior is also inlaid with Ebony and Boxwood stringing. The Box came to me with the three white metal / German 800 silver spoons, later, around 1880, I will include these spoons with the box as they fit perfectly. The front is mounted with a silver escutcheon and ring handle; the back profile reveals the original hinges. A highly sought-after period gem for the advanced collector. 3 7/8" wide x 5" deep x 7" tall at rear. Item ID: 34813 FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England Internal Ref: 34813
Dimensions
Height = 17.78 cm (7")
Width = 9.48 cm (4")
Depth = 12.7 cm (5")