Mid-19th century, Richmond or vicinity, leather and/or sharkskin, the underside retaining a faint oval mark in the center likely of S. S. COTTRELL & Co. of Richmond, Virginia, of oblong form with arched leather handle having long waisted terminus, bisecting the mirroring scrolling foliate stitched motifs along the body, interior with reddish-stained tone.

4 x 9 x 4 1/4 in.

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

Acquired Bill Beck Antiques, Fredericksburg, Virginia
Ingleside Plantation, Charlotte County, Virginia


For similar forms, please see the MESDA object database, including photo numbers S-15140; NN-496; and most notably NN-493.

Some scattered staining and surface wear; some tears to lower handle.