Mart, his post said "All my best efforts to research it, and all I get is Tarpley." which to me (in my literal/anal way) doesn't mean that it is Tarpley. Unless there is another post and I am not seeing it.
This is correct. Not a Tarpley ~ oh, but in the similar style of a 'vertical' chest, such as Tarpley or Reed & Barton. There are no markings on the bottom, the lock is merely a 'nail on'.
Possibility it is from a Williamsburg reproduction catalog? Bombay furniture? Thought also that it could be for silver service pieces.
The Tarpley is typically inlaid, as is the Reed and Baron ~ all are squattier, and longer. In my searches I have included knife-style, vertical chest, vertical storage, 8-slot, etc., all to no avail.
14" H X 8" W X 8" D