Knife and Letter Boxes

Today we are going to discuss knife and letter boxes. Here at Pickwick Antiques in Montgomery, AL we have a pair of knife boxes and a few letter boxes. These are very historical pieces. In the late 18th and early 19th Century, people would actually carry their own cutlery with them to dinner parties and these knife boxes made that a very simple task. As cutlery became more of a common household item these boxes were used as decorative pieces in dining areas. Mahogany and Satinwood were the woods of choice for these boxes. Let's take a look at the knife and letter boxes at Pickwick Antiques.

A Pair of English Mahogany Knife Boxes, Ebonized, Detailing, Early 19th Satinwood Medallion, Handsomely Outfitted Interior Brass Escutcheon. Pair for $3,200

 

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The Mahogany Knife Box with Banded Inlay

C. 1780 $3,750

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The Letter & Knife Boxes differ in the Interior but not as noticeably on the exterior.

Letter Box is on the left and Knife Box is on the right.

 

 

 

 

The Sheraton Style Serpentine Letter Box, Yew Wood, "Barber Pole" Inlay & Fitted Interior

Circa 1830 $1,200

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Have a wonderful week and come visit us at Pickwick Antiques in Montgomery, AL.