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Painted pine dry sink featuring a rectangular open basin above a case fitted with a single drawer over two paneled …
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Painted pine dry sink featuring a rectangular open basin above a case fitted with a single drawer over two paneled cabinet doors. The interior is divided into two storage compartments, with a fixed shelf behind the left door and a full-height storage compartment behind the right. The piece retains its original paneled doors, decorative pressed-metal drawer pulls and escutcheon, iron hardware, and molded top and base trim. Dry sinks such as this were used before the widespread adoption of indoor plumbing, providing a practical workspace for washing and food preparation while concealing water buckets and household supplies below.
Dry sinks became a common fixture in American kitchens throughout the 19th century, combining workspace and concealed storage into a compact cabinet intended for everyday domestic use.
Top Basin: 40.75" W x 17.75" D x 4.75" H
Drawer: 14.5" W x 16.5" D x 4" H
Left Cabinet: 20" W x 16" D x 10" H (Bottom Shelf: 9" H)
Right Cabinet: 19" W x 16.5" D x 26" H
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- Dimensions
- 45.5ʺW × 20.5ʺD × 35.5ʺH
- Styles
- Early American
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Pine
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Displays expected age-related wear including scattered scratches, finish wear, minor paint and finish loss, and areas of discoloration consistent with … moreDisplays expected age-related wear including scattered scratches, finish wear, minor paint and finish loss, and areas of discoloration consistent with long-term household use. The basin exhibits water staining and surface wear from use. Doors and drawer operate smoothly. Interior shows typical wear and staining from storage. Overall presents as a solid, structurally sound example with an attractive mellow patina. less
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