Late 18th-early 19th century, oak. Rosehead, square and wrought iron nails. Wrought iron hinged door with applied trim and thirteen drawers with copper ring pulls. Old refinishing, surface wear, some edge loss and replaced copper rings. 13"h. 12.75"w. 7"d.

Not certain what the discoloration is but the wood matches in all four blocks (all present, one is a little loose). It looks to be some wear but you can't feel it on the bottom block and the same discoloration is on the inside center drawer. It could just be some kind of stain, perhaps water. Several drawers have edge loss but other than varying rings and replaced cotter pins no repairs. Backboard at the least has appropriate age and early nails. It also has edge loss. There is a possibility that this is a well done reconstruction using period wood. The drawers have different construction, the different rings all have approximately the same verdigris and there is a mixture of remaining nails with consistent rust. Where some of the rust has flaked away there are some wire nails underneath. If they were just replacements the amount of rust should vary from the earlier nails. If the box was in a moist/humid environment it could explain the rust on the nails and also the discolorations which might be from water though it would be odd to be in those spots only. It could also explain the surface residue found mostly on the interior. In addition it's an early style for even square nails, the rose head nails would be appropriate but they could have been replaced over time.