late 18th/ early 19th century, ash? inlay of stars and great seal, whale bone top handle, escutcheon, and inlay initialed "CED", hinged lid opens to single partition interior, felt lining at bottom, 5 x 9-1/8 x 5-3/4 in.
Provenance: Estate of Elizabeth Stvan, Williamsburg, Virginia
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Estate of Elizabeth Stvan, Williamsburg, Virginia
areas of discoloration, some lifting, splitting, and warping to veneer, notably at lid, loss to veneer along front edge of lid, right hinge nearly detached at body, one inlaid star element restored, lacking key
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