an amazing & historic sea chest, handcarved w deerhide cover, decor w brass tacks, w domed lid mkd w owners initials- "EPS" w tacks. wrought iron fittings, inside w orig decor paper lining. w old label w family history, idd to Maine Sea Captain Jonathan Swift's wife, Elizabeth Swift, born 1731, Falmouth Massachusetts. uncleaned, vg. 26 x 14 x 12". documented history, A great American nautical history item!