J.T Swann Co. Two Drawer Admirals Wooden Cigar Chest pails The bottom is pretty terrific

The bottom is pretty terrific too

on which there is some loss of lacquer on the backside in one corner

The details make them feel very special

Massachusetts and has since taught at Penland School of Crafts in North Carolina

The vase is signed with what looks like "Anul" and "© 1984"

J.T Swann Co. Two Drawer Admirals Wooden Cigar Chest pails The bottom is pretty terrificPhotos are not doing justice to this c. 1940s "Admirals" cigar chest, created by J. T Swann Company in Tampa, Florida. The two drawer box features dovetailed corners on the back side, and a hole at the center of the back, which would make for easy mounting on the wall. I am not certain of the wood it may be cherry; there is more warmth and golden ness to the finish than is coming across in the photos, and also more of a sheen. A really lovely and