Eastern Virginia North Carolina, circa 1800, yellow pine secondary, dovetailed case, the hinged lid with molded top edge, interior with original dividers with (15) compartments, the front panel with inlaid oval spread-winged eagle, all panels with lightwood line inlay and ovolo corners, the stand with applied molded rim, pull-out drink slide, upper stiles with inlaid oval containing acorn and oak leaf motif, inlaid base molding trim with repeating diamonds, raised on tall tapered legs with lightwood line inlay.

39.5 x 23.5 x 15.25 in.

By Family Descent, Private Collection, Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Top with quarter inch spline that appears early and may be original; front panel refinished and now revealing insect wormhole damage; drink slide with later side battens and replaced guides; lower left bottom edge of case with cut and patch; tip of feet with white residue likely from moisture; minor inlay losses at base of skirt.