Mid 19th century, New England. The divided caddy with two open compartments for cutlery. The tray form with canted sides. The shaped borders conforming with the center divider surmounted by a turned handle with heart shape finger grip. Later black, blue, and green paint over earlier cream paint. SIZE: 9-1/4″ h x 13″ l x 9-1/2″ w (approximately). CONDITION: With normal and expected in-use wear and abrasion due to softness of pine, with undisturbed patina, painted surface well worn and abraded. 52279-14 (1,000-1,500)