Butternut and pine, original dark cherry red stained finish, simple applied molding surrounds the hinged lid, small chip off back on left, dovetailed case, interior till on left side, unusual stepped molding at base, shield shaped bone escutcheon, signed “Lorenzo Brooks 1868″, minor in-use wear, c. 1840-1860, 7 1/2″ h, 13 1/2″ w, 8 1/2” d.
Estimate: $1,000-2,000