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Item Report
American Country Period Pie Safe
By:Unknown
Style:American Country
Origin:United States
Materials:Pine wood, punched tin
Age:Circa 1850
Condition:Very Good (consistent wear in line with age, minor surface imperfections)
Value:$800 - $1,200
Maker's Marks / Writing:None evident
Date:2025-05-30 22:11:00.475270
Description:
A 19th-century American pie safe with punched tin panels. This piece is constructed primarily from pine wood and features simple handmade knobs and a single drawer above two doors. The punched tin panels are decorated with traditional star motifs, used historically to provide ventilation while protecting food from insects.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This pie safe is a charming example of American Country furniture, exemplifying practical design with rustic appeal. The wear on the wood and tin suggests authenticity and age. It has historical value as a functional kitchen piece used in 19th century America.
Individual Images:
whole item
Provenance:
N/A
Condition:
Very Good (consistent wear in line with age, minor surface imperfections)
Identification Score: 95%
The piece's style, construction, and materials align with known examples of 19th-century American pie safes.
Authenticity Score: 90%
The patina and construction techniques are consistent with period pieces, indicating a high likelihood of authenticity.
Image Memory Note
Keywords
American Country, Pie Safe, 19th Century, Punched Tin, Pine Wood
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