This spice chest is of a representative style of spice chests common among the Quakers of Chester County.   These chests were popular in the 18th century as a means of secure storage for valuable spices.  <br /> <br /> The primary wood is black walnut. The drawer fronts are 4 way bookmatched quilted claro walnut.  The door front is bookmatched walnut burl.  The secondary wood is poplar.<br /> <br /> Joinery is both through and half blind dovetails. The metal fittings are a mortise keyed lock and brass drawer pulls.
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