Attributed to Stanley or Montgomery County, early 19th century, yellow pine six board dovetailed case, all over red painted field, front panel with central 'DS' surmounted by a key flanked by leaf/vine/root design, rectangular lid with applied edge molding, butt hinges, interior with till to the left side, original clasp and lock, dovetailed applied molded shaped bracket foot base.

18 x 41 x 15 in.

Reference: American Furniture 2009, Luke Beckerdite, ed. (Lebanon New Hampshire: Chipstone Foundation, 2009), June Lucas, "Paint-Decorated Furniture from Piedmont North Carolina" pp. 88-139.

All over original condition including paint/lid/moldings and feet; no key; later hinges; paint loss and wear to top; old but later porcelain escutcheon.

$2,000 - 4,000