American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts

engraved detail around rim remains distinct; the body with some typical signs of wear commensurate with age and honest use, including some mild rubbing, scratches, and minute occasional dings, the base edge slightly uneven, but sits mostly flat; finial possibly reinforced or reattached; the handle remains tight and secure, with evidence of some old glue reinforcement at both terminals; possible repair to interior where handle meets body and to interior hinge of lid, the interior with some scratching indicative of use

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