Primitive Antique Early American Walnut & Punched Tin Pie Safe Kitchen Cupboard


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Description

Antique American Country farmhouse pie safe, cupboard or kitchen cabinet. Made of walnut featuring punched tin panels, turned nubby legs and upper hand dovetailed divided locking drawer. Circa first half 19th century.

Pie safe origin can be traced back to the 1700s. Its popularity quickly boomed, and the pie safe was soon considered a crucial part of many American households. Not only were these safes used to store pies and other perishable goods, but they also prevented food from becoming spoiled or consumed by insects or vermin.

A pie safe with a punched tin front promotes air circulation throughout the cabin while preventing dirt, insects and even hungry children from getting to the baked goods inside.

Another benefit of this type of design is that it helps to keep the baked goods at a cooler temperature as there was a lack of proper refrigeration during the time when pie safes were most popular.

While proper circulation kept insects out and helped to keep dust and dirt to a minimum, it also prevented mold from developing on the baked goods. Until ice boxes came along, most pie safes acted as a form of modern refrigeration and helped to keep food from spoiling.

Condition

Good antique condition, wear and distressing commensurate with age and use.

Dimensions

18" x 41.75" x 45.25"h