Antique Quartersawn Oak Pierced Tin Star Pie Safe Kitchen Cupboard Cabinet 51"

Description

Antique Early American Country Farmhouse pie safe / cupboard / jelly cabinet, kitchen pantry. Made of quartersawn oak featuring punched tin panels with three shelves and two drawers.

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

Structurally solid, fading, scuffing, splitting.

Dimensions

42.5" x 15" x 51"h