probably North Carolina or Tennessee, early 19th century, hinged lid with a divided interior attached to a frame with tapered square legs, box front with inlay, diamond escutcheon over line inlay with light wood oval patera, rose head nails and dovetailed construction, 28-3/4 x 25-1/2 x 18-1/2 in.

Provenance: Estate of Dr. J. Francis and Laquita Amos, Rocky Mount, Virginia

generally good integrity, one board of top replaced, lacking one divider and lock, distress at front board from lock attachment and at escutcheon, interior bottom with pest damage, shrinkage, cracks and distress from water and burn damage