17x6.5x6 This primitive wooden box, likely intended for use as a tobacco cutting box or slicer, features a rectangular body constructed from solid wood planks. The exterior retains significant remnants of an original red-painted wash finish. One end is fitted with a heavy, textured cast iron loop handle or footrest mounted above an extended wooden base plate reinforced with a metal cap. The lid is attached with two metal strap hinges and opens to reveal a single unlined compartment. A distinctive functional feature of this piece is a longitudinal slit extending along the bottom of the box, terminating in a circular aperture, which is characteristic of early manual cutting tools where a blade would pass through the base. The construction utilizes simple nail and screw fasteners. No manufacturer marks or brand identifications are visible on the item.