Second half of the 18th century, a wood composition with tooled leather exterior featuring foliate gilt highlights and period brass mounts, the hinged slant front top opens to reveal a paper-lined and compartmented interior fitted with (6) George III silver handled knives, mark of Moses Brent, London (1795), without monograms; fitted with brass feet; not signed or labeled.

12 3/4 x 9 1/2 x 6 1/4 in.

The Estate of the late Dr. Larry Southworth, Fredericksburg, Virginia

Acquired Bill Beck Antiques, Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Patination to the leather exterior, surface wear, and flaking cohesive with age and use, missing one brass foot, replaced hinges.