Finely executed one piece, blind door corner cupboard exhibits distinctive pine graining with its rich honey patina.  The top features a simple tiered cornice, two double raised paned doors, recessed panel inside and shelved interior with plate grooves.  The lower sections feature two double raised paned doors, recessed panel inside, shelved interior and nicely shaped Cupid's Bow cut out skirt.  Its case rests on feet which are extensions of the cupboards styles.  A wonderful example of American Craftsmanship and exceptional quality.

Outstanding details to note: Orignal hinges, locks and latches.  Beaded edge door surrounds.  Wooden pinned/pegged.  Mortise and tendon.  Tongue and groove construction throughout, with square nails securing backboards. 

WALL RACK: (1790 to 1820)

           Not your ordinary wall rack, this one was probably used to hang game and or fowl after the hunt and is normally referred to as a game board or meat rack. 

The craftsman’s artistic talents and carving skills truly shine. Very special and quite unique, the surface is profusely decorated and completely covered with intricately carved symmetrical and multiple scallops, swirls, wave like patterns, reeding, etching, and geometric motifs.  The board’s four shepherds crook iron hooks and two wall hangers are hand forged. The hooks securely fastened through the back of the rack.

PAINTED BENCH (MID 1800'S)

            The terms water, wash and sitting are all used to describe this particular style bench, whatever term one chooses, its uses are too numerous to list.

Few pieces of furniture are as adaptable as the simple wooden bench. Called into service for countless home and garden chores, their slim design makes them easy to sit almost anywhere: at the end of a bed, as a coffee table, as a display spot for a collection of crocks, decoys, baskets, etc. or, just for extra seating when needed.

The wonderfully worn and weathered painted surface of this bench bears witness to a long dutiful life. The craftsman added flair with elaborately scrolled ends and half moon cut outs while not overlooking construction details. Ends mortised through top of bench and mitered back braces center to end for added strength and support.

Bench (UNPAINTED) 

            A staple of raw American life.  Simple, functional, sturdy and straightforwardly practical.

Benches have adapted to a multitude of uses for centuries. It appears this bench was never painted, its natural surface having acquired a soft warm nut brown patina over the years.

Probably hand fashioned on the home place to endure daily use both indoors and out. The crafter utilized old pine boards and cut nails to construct this country classic. The half moon cut out ends plus the addition of a shaped 6 1/2” deep apron on each side provides a finished look to this early bench.

NATURAL STORAGE RACK 

Unusual – yes, but what is it?

            Quite frankly we don’t know the craftsman’s intended purpose but felt this unique piece had a feel of whimsy about it.  JUST A FUN PIECE!  The wood spindled design is quite simple lending itself to any décor from primitive to modern.  Perfect for magazines / newspapers or perhaps in the kitchen filled with cutting boards, trays, platters, etc.

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PRAYER BENCH: 

Neat and plain, it's a wonderful little church kneeling or prayer bench. These benches were often painted. This one retains its great old crusty blue/grey patina surface.       

Crafted of pine with boot jack cut out ends and a shaped apron on one side only, joined with square and round cut nails. Unpretentious simply styled to serve a specific purpose. These benches were stored at church the kneelers would then be retrieved by the owner and used at the service.

            Perfect placed in front of a cozy fireplace where it could serve equally well as a shelf set on a cupboard or kitchen counter.