PAIR HEPPLEWHITE INLAID MAHOGANY KNIFE BOXES.Early 19th century. With hinged, slanted and serpentine lid, above conforming case; the cover with inlaid shell motif, brass hardware; the interior fitted for cutlery - 15 1/2 in. x 10 in. x 12 1/2 in. Estimate $2,000-2,500
PROVENANCE: Estate of former US ambassador to Luxembourg, Peter Terpeluk