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Item Report
American Country Pine and Tin Pie Safe
By:Unknown
Style:American Country Furniture, 19th Century
Origin:United States
Materials:Pine wood, punched tin, wooden knobs
Age:circa 1860–1890
Condition:Very Good (original tin panels and wood, some visible wear, typical age-related scuffs, no major restoration)
Value:$400–$900 (auction, depending on condition, authenticity, and local demand)
Maker's Marks / Writing:No visible maker's marks or writing.
Date:2025-07-03 12:40:38.220261
Description:
This is a classic American pie safe, sometimes called a pie cupboard, dating from the mid to late 19th century. It is constructed primarily of pine, with two doors that each feature panels of punched tin in a decorative star pattern. The top section includes a wide single drawer with round wooden knobs. This utilitarian piece was used to store pies and other baked goods, with the punched tin allowing for ventilation while protecting contents from pests. The joinery, proportions, and overall construction suggest an origin in rural America, most likely from the American Midwest or South.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A well-preserved example of American rural utilitarian furniture. The punched tin panels display classic folk art design with good patina and age. The finish and wear appear consistent with genuine 19th-century use. Notably, single drawer variants like this were less common than full-bank-drawer versions, which may add to its appeal among collectors of primitive Americana.
Individual Images:
whole item
Provenance:
No provenance documents provided.
Condition:
Very Good (original tin panels and wood, some visible wear, typical age-related scuffs, no major restoration)
Identification Score: 98%
The construction methods, materials, and characteristic punched tin star motif allow for a very confident identification as a late 19th-century American country pie safe.
Authenticity Score: 85%
The piece shows appropriate wear, patina, hand-punched tin panels, and period-appropriate construction methods, supporting authenticity. There is little evidence of modern hardware or repairs, but a thorough physical inspection would be required to rule out minor replacements or restorations.
Image Memory Note
Late 19th-century American country pie safe with star motif punched tin, pine construction, single wide drawer.
Keywords
American pie safe, country furniture, punched tin, pine, folk art, 19th century, United States, antique cupboard
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