Late 18th - early 19th century, walnut or mahogany, red cedar bottom board, the exterior featuring two-toned star and rising sun inlays, within molded corner and edge barber pole inlays, with brass handle and rocaille mounts, opening to reveal a three-compartment interior, raised on four ogee bracket feet, unsigned.

8 x 11 5/8 x 6 1/4 in.

A wood identification report from Alden Identification Service accompanies lot.

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

Case Auctions, Knoxville, Tennessee, May 12, 2007, Lot 39.

Some age cracks; losses and repair to molded inlay; re-hinged and upper handle likely later replacement; some sun fading; antique repair at the closure, the interior without lining, rubbing and wear to the feet and interior; feet possibly later or remounted.