Probably Connecticut, 18th century. With pierced heart cresting and cascading scroll work down to a pierced carved frontice with a pierced scroll top edge and heart below, with incised flyfot at bottom. The dovetailed tobacco drawer with incised pinwheel. The base exceeds the dimensions of the case on the front and sides and is molded. The box is assembled with both wooden pins and wrought iron nails. Surface is worn thin shellac. SIZE: 20" t x 5" w x 4-1/2" d. PROVENANCE: From an old Sidney, Maine collection. CONDITION: Good intact, with crack to bottom. 49379-5 DH (3,000-5,000)