What would this primitive style piece been used for?

Discussion in 'Furniture' started by laura9797, Oct 3, 2024 at 9:10 AM.

  1. laura9797

    laura9797 Well-Known Member

    Definitely appears to have good age. There is a lift up hinged compartment on the top and on the opposite end a side door. I wasn't sure if this was just some weird dry sink but the compartment on top is deep so maybe it was used for grain but it is not lined. Perhaps just a homemade table with storage? Piece is located in N. Georgia but the family also had ties to Ohio. Thank you for looking! IMG_9563.JPG IMG_9564.JPG IMG_9566.JPG IMG_9567.JPG IMG_9568.JPG IMG_9569.JPG
    Approx. height 13 in., width 32.75 in., depth 18.75in.
     
    laura9797, Oct 3, 2024 at 9:10 AM
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  2. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    I am getting the impression that this was made from old wood, using square nails and old hardware for effect. Looks a bit too pristine to be a truly old piece.
     
    verybrad, Oct 3, 2024 at 11:27 AM
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  3. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    The knob appears to be a reproduction.

    Debora
     
    Debora, Oct 3, 2024 at 11:31 AM
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  4. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    Around here, I think they call that a dough box.

    Make the bread dough in it, then close it to let the dough rise.
     
    Bookahtoo, Oct 3, 2024 at 11:37 AM
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  5. laura9797

    laura9797 Well-Known Member

    Very possible indeed. No evidence in worming which I tend to like to see.
     
    laura9797, Oct 3, 2024 at 12:24 PM
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  6. laura9797

    laura9797 Well-Known Member

    That is interesting. I have only see the dough boxes with the tapered body.
     
    laura9797, Oct 3, 2024 at 12:26 PM
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