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Item Report
American Primitive Cherry and Tin Pie Safe
By:Unknown maker
Style:American Primitive / Country Furniture
Origin:United States
Materials:Cherry wood, punched tin
Age:Circa 1850-1880
Condition:Very Good (minor surface wear, aging to wood and tin, no major repairs visible)
Value:$500–$1,200 (auction liquidation estimate; retail could be higher)
Maker's Marks / Writing:None visible
Date:2025-07-03 13:14:13.198536
Description:
This piece is an American pie safe, dating to the mid-19th century. The pie safe features a cherry wood frame and tin panels, which are punched with star and floral designs for ventilation and decorative appeal. It includes a single large upper drawer, two paneled doors, and wooden knob pulls. These safes were commonly used to store baked goods and perishables before refrigeration.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A fine example of a mid-19th century American pie safe with original punched tin panels in a traditional star motif. Its condition appears very good overall, showing age-appropriate wear and an appealing patina. The form and materials indicate authenticity as a period piece, though more detail images would be useful to confirm hardware age. Highly collectible among American country furniture enthusiasts. A word about fakes...: Reproductions do exist, often with machine-cut tins or newer wood; this example appears consistent with authentic examples.
Individual Images:
whole item
Provenance:
No provenance documentation supplied
Condition:
Very Good (minor surface wear, aging to wood and tin, no major repairs visible)
Identification Score: 97%
The form, material, joinery, and tin patterns are all characteristic of period American pie safes. The construction and finish align strongly with mid-19th-century examples.
Authenticity Score: 85%
Strong indications of authenticity: old wood, original patina, appropriate wear, and hand-punched tin panels. No obvious signs of modern fabrication. Full confirmation would require closer inspection of fasteners and any undercarriage or rear panels.
Image Memory Note
Mid-19th-century American pie safe with star-punched tin, cherry wood, and original finish. One drawer, two doors, wooden knob pulls. No maker's mark.
Keywords
pie safe, American primitive, country furniture, cherry wood, tin panel, punched tin, 19th century, United States, antique cabinet
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