19th c. Carpenter's Workbench c.1880-1900

ABOUT A beautifully worn solid Maple carpenter's workbench with large inlay tray used to house larger tools and two wooden screw vises. Fifteen holes or "dogs" are spaced along the width of the front. Pegs were placed in the dogs to hold a piece into place while working on it. The piece is structurally sound and has retained the naturally distressed look of an industrial piece of this kind. Completely cleaned and refinished in shellac to preserve the patina. Finished in an oil and paste wax. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1880-1900. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Maple. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Vices work properly. DIMENSIONS H 32.75 in. x D 32 in. W 85 in. HISTORY Unknown.