Antique Mahogony Three-Drawer Salesman's Sample / Apprentice Chest - Reserved for SS carved ivory In perfect vintage condition

In perfect vintage condition

Jacksonville University

semi-circular wooden base of the scoop like a plug

This piece is in perfect condition other than the tiny surface chip on the underside

Antique Mahogony Three-Drawer Salesman's Sample / Apprentice Chest - Reserved for SS carved ivory In perfect vintage conditionThis gorgeous three drawer mahogany salesman's sample chest would have been used by a furniture maker as a visual aid to help make sales. Tabletop chests like these were also often "apprentice chests," created by furniture makers in training before undertaking full sized versions. Just stunning, I believe this one dates from the 1830s 1850s. It features three drawers (numbered in pencil on the back) with dovetailed corner joints and turned mahogany