J.T Swann Co. Two Drawer Admirals Wooden Cigar Chest brass letter opener and knowing that it came

and knowing that it came from the estate of a very prolific artist makes it easy to imagine that the trusty set of tools inside have lived a very active life

who seems prepared to orate

as is exemplified on one of the two sleeves

including what I believe is the edition number

J.T Swann Co. Two Drawer Admirals Wooden Cigar Chest brass letter opener and knowing that it camePhotos 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