southern-punched-tin-food-safe
Lot 43
Southern Punched Tin Food Safe
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Attributed to North Carolina, mid 19th century, yellow pine, one-piece form, unusually large rectangular case, applied shaped cornice above a single hinged door featuring four punched tins with geometric and star motif, interior capable of holding two shelves (now missing), sides repeat with four punched tin panels, above a single deep drawer, raised on tall square legs.

69 x 34.5 x 27 in.

Replaced hinges; partially missing interior shelves; missing lock to drawer; rodent chew to lower right side panel; two right side punched tin panels with small punctures; left side lower punched tin panel with loss and looseness; front left leg with break and repair; other imperfections.