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Ohio Two-Piece Step Back Cupboard, c. 1840

Offered by: Allan Katz Americana

Description
Wayne County, Ohio. Attributed to Mennonite craftsmen. Measures: 82.5" H x 55.5" W (top) x 20.75" D (shelf).

This is an exceptional example of American painted furniture. It has a cutout and scalloped feet, paneled doors with beaded detail, original glass, three dovetailed overlapping drawers, and a crown molded cornice. The pie shelf is flanked by two small spice drawers. Original cast iron latches, brass knobs and turned wooden pulls.

More Information

Origin:	United States, Ohio
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Poplar with all original red and blue paint.
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	Circa 1840.
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Americana
Incollect Reference #:	95541

Dimensions

W.	55.5 in;	H.	82.5 in;	D.	20.75 in;
W.	140.97 cm;	H.	209.55 cm;	D.	52.71 cm;

Message from Seller:

A passionate collector and a successful and respected dealer in early American advertising since 1973, Allan expanded this passion to include collecting period American folk art and Americana. He subsequently became a dealer in this material in 1985. Allan has earned a reputation, in both the dealer and collector communities, as being an authority in this subject matter, for having extensive knowledge, a keen eye for the material and a love for this exciting American art form.

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