this is incredibly early, probably 1600s could be earlier I believe its walnut, the decorative moldings in the front covering the dovetails remind me of pilgrim stuff , this could be spanish colonial, possibly some type of mission or religious piece, its dovetailed , all hand forged hardware, carving which appears to be a scorpion & cross , possibly birds trees on the ends, there is loss to the top, the old lock is there no key, the cotter pin forged hinges are early but where replaced it looks like , this is incredible, it almost looks like it was carved scooped out then replaced , not sure what the intent was, if anyone has any information or ideas please feel free to share , if we find something important I certainly will post it ! 
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