American Sheraton Cherry Sugar Chest

second quarter 19th century, probably Kentucky or Tennessee, the slightly domed single-board lift-top with an applied molded edge, the case with a lower pair of drawers, raised on ring-turned legs.
h. 30", w. 33-1/8", d. 17-1/2"

The hinges are later replacements. Old hinge marks exist and a narrow strip of wood has been added to the back edge of the top where the original hinges broke out. There are also pieced-in patches of wood to the top of the lid where the old hinges were as well as where the lock was mounted. The lid has been sanded and refinished and now is more red in color. Minor scattered dings and scuffs. The interior is lacking its wood partition board and the mortise shows.