19th century, mahogany, mahogany veneer, light and dark wood inlays, serpentine form, hinged lid with shell inlay, herringbone inlay to edges, interior with inlaid nautical star and divided compartments.

15 x 9 x 12 in.

Descent of the Sauter, Loree and Van Houten families of Somerset County, New Jersey and Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

No key; shrinkage cracks to lid and right side of case; interior liner cracked in two pieces.