TWO GEORGE III MAHOGANY KNIFE BOXES,late 18th-early 19th century. Each with hinged slanted and serpentine lid, above conforming case. One, fitted for cutlery, with shell inlay, bracket feet and silver pull tab and escutcheon for IS, possibly John Sidaway, London, c. 1777; one, later converted to letter box, with star inlay - 13 1/2 in. x 8 3/4 in. x 8 1/2 in. to 15 1/4 in. x 9 in. x 10 1/2 in. Estimate $400-600
PROVENANCE: Weschler's, Washington, DC. One, purchased at sale 1327, lot 363, October 17th, 2009
