An Antique North Carolina Candle Box

19th century, Southern yellow pine, rectangular box with dado joints, sliding lid with crudely carved handle, illegible pencil inscription to the underside of the handle.

3.25 x 9.5 in.

From the Collection of the late Bragg Cox, Cary, North Carolina

A good example of hand-made necessities from the 19th century.

Worn from use; with later stabilizing nails.