19th Century Carpenter's Dovetail Demonstration Salesman Sample

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This carpenter’s display piece, crafted from a block of wood with a veneer features two inlaid designs demonstrating dovetail joinery. … Read more This carpenter’s display piece, crafted from a block of wood with a veneer features two inlaid designs demonstrating dovetail joinery. This unusual piece is a functional yet artistic showcase of traditional woodworking skill. The inlaid dovetail joints, ;likely were used to demonstrate joinery techniques to clients, apprentices, or exhibition audiences. Stamped on the back with “S.W.V.”, this mark may refer to the maker, a trade school, or a regional woodworking guild. This rare piece could have been used in the 19th century as teaching tool or salesman samples, especially at a time when craftsmanship and hand-fitted joinery were prized in fine furniture and cabinetry. Today, this object serves not only as a charming artifact of woodworking heritage but also as a tangible example of the quiet artistry and pride embedded in traditional trades. See less