18th century, white pine top and base, two part form, dovetailed case with allover dark old stain, hinged dovetailed lid, open interior, box set into a frame with molded upper edge, scalloped skirt, raised on cabriole legs with a stylized carved foot.

26 x 24.5 x 14 in.

The Lifelong Collection of Keith and Caroline Gray, Charlotte, NC. Keith and Caroline Gray were passionate about antiques, art, and history. Together they attended antique shows and auctions for decades – assembling a collection particularly strong on American coin silver, Asian art, historical documents, early images, and English ceramics. Both were longtime supporters of the Mint Museum in Charlotte, with Caroline serving in multiple capacities from docent to a member of the acquisitions board and trustee. Caroline translated her love of material culture into a successful career, becoming a certified property appraiser in Charlotte.

Wear and scraping to top; missing lock; later interior burlap lining; chips and wood loss to front and rear left feet.