Beautifully Worn Primitive Wooden Kitchen Box with Latched Lid vase for bedside table with blackening in some areas

with blackening in some areas as a result of the firing process

3 5/8" wide when spread

At the same time

who I am guessing was this sailor's maker

Beautifully Worn Primitive Wooden Kitchen Box with Latched Lid vase for bedside table with blackening in some areasThis is one of my very favorite boxes I've had in my possession; it's just loaded with character and warmth. The dealer I purchased it from referred to it as an onion box, which would make sense if the onions were the size of shallots Or perhaps it was used for storing tobacco? I do think it would be quite useful now for storing garlic, or perhaps filling with peppercorns to scoop out as needed, and would be great either sitting on the counter or