Southern Late Federal Walnut Sugar Chest

Attributed to Kentucky, circa 1830, poplar secondary, one part form, hinged lid with breadboard ends and front molded trim, open interior (lacking dividers), flush case with paneled sides, lower single flush drawer, distinctive turned leg with suppressed ball foot.

35.5 x 37.25 x 18.25 in.

From the Collection of Carolyn Ikenberry, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Interior lacking three dividers (shadow marks present); hinges with cut patch and repair; 2 inch cut and patch at front center edge of lid over clasp; front panel lower edge with shrinkage cracks.