A GEORGE III INLAID OAK BLANKET BOX,late 18th century. Rectangular, the top lifting to a well and till and inset with two ebony and satinwood compass stars, the front similarly inlaid and with a scrolling wrought-iron escutcheon, the sides with cast-iron bail carrying handles, on bun feet - 26 3/4 in. x 49 1/2 in. x 28 in. Estimate $1,200-1,600
