A Georgian period slope and serpentine front knife box in walnut veneer, with brass swing side handles and pierced back plates, large brass escutcheon, brass clasp loss to the cover, the hinged cover with small brass pull handle opening to reveal a mahogany fitted interior decorated with stringing inlay, the box supported on four ball and claw brass small feet. Note; veneer stress crack to left side. Height 36.2 cm. Width 22.6 cm. Diameter 22 cm