19th century, sarcophagus form, hinged lid opening to divided lidded two compartment interior, silver lid plate and escutcheon, on bun feet, 6 x 7-3/8 x 4-3/8 in.

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Provenance: Ruth and Ed Bridgeforth, Winchester, Virginia

scattered scratches and small chips, some lifting to veneers, losses to interior linings, scattered hairlines, some warping to interior lids, surface dirt