For your consideration is a Primitive Wooden Caddy with Handle Separated Compartments, circa early 19th Century. Caddy style and construction is reminiscent of pragmatic Pennsylvania Dutch carpentry. Antique square-head nail and solid wood construction. Square-head nails were used from the late 1700s until about 1830. Most were machine-cut and finished off by a blacksmith who squared the heads. From 1830 to 1890, cabinetmakers used headless, machine-cut nails that are a tapered, rectangular shape. Modern wire, brad or penny nails were introduced around 1890. This primitive antique wood caddy is in good overall condition, scratches and indentations, wood shrinkage noted throughout consistent with age and use. Finish appears to be original based on visual inspection of scratches. Measures 15"W x 23"L x 8"H