To have a versatile addition to a country home one can place an antique pie safe. It is in used for many centuries for the storage purpose. It keeps the files and other insects away. As like other antique safes it is also of a huge importance and it is one of most important and great piece of furniture. It adds a great look to any kitchen. As an article of kitchen it does not have to keep food items only, it can store house goods to kitchen tools.
History:
Immigrated German people to Pennsylvania introduced this cabinet in America. They named it as a pie cabinet. It structure and design is described as a tall, slim safe contracted by using soft wood, usually pinewood was used, with elegant carving of different patterns. It is portable as it is freestanding safe. It stores all kinds of bakery from bread to pie. For precautions, this expensive antique article includes its placement far away from the stove and heat. Keep it next to dry sink near back porch to get fresh air possible for the ventilation to keep food fresh. It is also a good idea to have pie safe that serviceable yet versatile and attractive enough in design to fit in the rest of the home decor.
Construction:
An antique pie usually constructed with a finest local soft wood. Pinewood or any other softwood was mostly used for making shelves and drawers. Exterior parts of shelves use best and expensive wood. Shelves play the role to hold pies and other bakery. The ventilation on the top or in the door was a great idea as it circulates airs inside and keeps the food items fresh.
Antique pie safe values:
Antique pie safe collection is on high demand as it is a good investment and as well as a good decorative article .An antique pie safe purchase techniques includes following steps:
1. Original material
Antique pie has unusual height, width, materials, or decorations. This individuality always increases worth to the piece.
2. Original finish
Most collectors valued it by its genuine paint, polish and original parts.
3. Nameplate/marking
Nameplates are a great source of information to judge time and its value. It values increases if the article attached to a distinctive take or was in use of an important historical figure.
4. Hand carvings/detail work
The work detail including the craving, designing and friendly use adds on to the value.
5. Age
Any furniture older than 25 years is a considered antique, older an article is, value will increase.
To purchase an antique pie safe, one can research over internet, for current and different styles of pie safes online auction is blessing of God. Visit to antique shops might help, as it is rare to find. Adding antique pie safe to kitchen, or place in restroom to keep bathroom accessories, is a great suggestion to include an attraction and new look in the house.
