Folk Art Carved Cedar Alligator Chest

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Distinctive cedar storage box embodies a classic Southern folk aesthetic. The top features an impressively carved alligator design executed in high relief with fine, naturalistic details that celebrate regional wildlife, while the interior is lined with a soft felt explicitly designed for the safe, scratch-free storage of glasses or cherished valuables. The chest measures approximately 8 3/8 in. H x 26 3/4 in. W x 9 3/4 in. D. It remains in overall good condition, exhibiting only some minimal surface wear

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