The cat (lioness?) carved atop this box sold me on it at once, then I noticed the carved figural columns at the front corners--icing on top! (or icing on the corners, as the case may be!) As folky as it gets, total delight. Looks like there was once an escutcheon plate over the keyhole at front, long gone, as is the key that might have locked it, but seems this lounging feline is poised to pounce on an intruder as needed! American, c. 1920s-40s I would guess.
8 7/8" w x 5 3/4" d x 6" t. Just a little bit of separation between the hinged lid and its interior lining at the corners, as pictured--which I only noticed in photos, minor. Sturdy and sound, sits square on its four feet nailed to the underside. Hinges well attached, lid closes flush.
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