Circa 1860, the exotic hardwood with ornate brass inlay, bail handles for transport, the hinged cover lifts to reveal document storage and a fitted interior with lift tray for storage below, presented on a later custom stand.

11 x 21.5 x 13 in. (trunk only)

Private Collection, Chapel Hill, NC

Whitehall at the Villa, Chapel Hill, NC

Some fading to wood; some minor loss to brass; several stable shrinkage cracks; missing one peg to tray; finials to inner trays likely replacements.

$600 - 900