Rectangular trunk covered in "Russia" leather, scored in a cross-hatch pattern; brass tacks applied to border in pattern of scrolls; original pierced brass escutcheon, top is domed; interior has marbleized paper covering in red, blue, green, and yellow. Top has brass oval plate engraved with "Turner 1767." Printed paper label on inside of top: "John Merriman...London...makes and sells all sorts of..." Made in London, England.