These Tynietoy knife boxes are much sought after by collectors. It really is rare to see

them become available on the Internet or at auction. It must take some talent to turn these

pieces, especially on the lid with the finial on top. Four holes were drilled in the urn part

where cutlery pieces were often found. I do remember I had a collection come in one time

where a few of these were made and were painted to resemble marble. They were

going to be used on a fence as finials!