An unusual early 19th Century French elm dough bin – AA1931

 
An unusual early 19th Century French elm dough bin

The deep central hinged elm top, having narrow end cleats. lifting either side, possibly made for seperate breads to be made and stored beside? Interesting, any ideas would be appreciated…

Above a canted bin, constructed using hand made nails, above a narrow shaped frieze, housing a single elm drawer, with later brass handle, resting on a bold square chamfered leg, joined by rectangular chamfered stretchers.

C. 1820

Note, better photos once arrived at shop.

H.68cm W.118cm D.70cm