Kentucky Sugar Box

I got this item I believe to be a sugar box from my grandmother. It looks like a diminutive sugar chest. I believe it could be from the federal period. It is 14 inches high by 13 inches long by 7 inches wide. Can anyone give me any information about it or confirm/deny what I think it could be?

Kentucky sugar box Front by Logan Butler posted Feb 2, 2020 at 1:18 PM

Kentucky sugar box back by Logan Butler posted Feb 2, 2020 at 1:18 PM

Kentucky sugar box Side by Logan Butler posted Feb 2, 2020 at 1:18 PM

Kentucky sugar box Inside by Logan Butler posted Feb 2, 2020 at 1:18 PM

Kentucky sugar box Drawer by Logan Butler posted Feb 2, 2020 at 1:18 PM

Kentucky sugar box drawer side by Logan Butler posted Feb 2, 2020 at 1:18 PM

Kentucky sugar box Legs by Logan Butler posted Feb 2, 2020 at 1:18 PM

 

No, not from the Federal period.
More likely a home shop project sometime in 20th century.

 

My thoughts too. I've seen a few sugar boxes at estate auctions and I've always been surprised on how much they realized. Really cool but out of my budget!

 

I thought sugar boxes had locks, as sugar was so valuable.
Interesting little chest.
It looks to be made from other pieces of furniture. Look at the 4 corners - chair legs?
To me the top looks like a replacement.

Probably more sentimental value than monetary.
Still kinda cool.

 

I think an attempt to make a miniature "sugar chest" but, not built by a professional woodworker and no where close to federal period. (1790-1830)
Here is a C. 1850 miniature sugar chest that sold at Case in Nashville for $600.
https://caseantiques.com/item/lot-153-middle-tn-miniature-cherry-sugar-chest/

 

Yes, always!
But these are miniatures so some liberties are taken, even if in period as they are not a "working" piece.
Still, if you notice the miniature example at Case, builder managed to put a lock into drawer.

 

Looks like a mid to late 20th century project piece.

 

I do like the style of foot.