J.T Swann Co. Two Drawer Admirals Wooden Cigar Chest fine basket It was purchased from the

It was purchased from the estate of an architect and architectural historian in Kansas City

but it is clear it was made in Kashmir

75ʺ across and 5

as were these

and especially the stylized green stem of the flower on this mid century

J.T Swann Co. Two Drawer Admirals Wooden Cigar Chest fine basket It was purchased from thePhotos 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