GOOD PAIR OF GEORGE III SILVER MOUNTED MAHOGANY KNIFE CASES ...

Estimate

£1,200 - £1,800

GOOD PAIR OF GEORGE III SILVER MOUNTED MAHOGANY KNIFE CASES retaining the original green baise lined interior, the silver mounts scrolliated and pierced, bearing lion passant and indistinct maker's mark only, 14½" high (37cm)
C/R-Slight difference in height
1 with vertical splits to the back and left and right sides-see images
The other with repair to the veneer behind the top section of the lock
Both with: yawn to the cover on the back right side and front left side- see images
Wear to the front edge and minor tears and losses to the green baize interior
Some unevenness across the centre of the veneer on the sloping font, splits across the lower section of the back and with the usual minor losses and repairs to the veneers
Metal work is complete and intact