Continental Leather Knife Box, fourth quarter 18th century, the box with gilt stamping and decorated with scattered sprigs of flowers, acorns and anthemia, with a molded brass top handle and lock, the interior lined with rose baize, retaining a single Bow porcelain knife with a replaced blade, h. 11-1/4", w. 7-1/4", d. 5". Provenance: Estate of Carolyn G. Fay, Houston, Texas.

In generally good condition, retaining most of its original gilt striping with some scattered losses. Shrinkage has pulled edges tight and caused small cracks around edges. Interior intact including lining. No loose elements.