France, early 20th century, hinged lid opening to interior with removable tray, monogrammed at each side "F.M.C/New York", 13-1/4 x 35-1/2 x 21-1/4 in.
Provenance: By descent in family
Note: According to consignor notes F.M.C. refers to Frederick Merritt Corse, Curator of Buildings, Secretary of the Faculty, Registrar, Instructor in Mathematics, and Instructor in Political Economy over the period 1891–1894 at the University of Vermont. This lot is accompanied by notation detailing this gentleman's life.
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signs of moderate to consistent use, some cracks and separations to top panel, handle at left side torn at leather (leather piece retained), handle at right side held on by stitching, interior with minor staining but overall clean
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