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Title: help identify this object
Post by: Hachie12 on January 04, 2012, 07:53:36 PM

Hello all,
I recently acquired this table/desk/I don't know what from a friend's wife. She was going to throw it away but I thought it looked pretty interesting so I asked if I could keep it. But I have no idea what it is or where it comes from. Here are some pictures. I hope someone can help shed some light on this mystery object. The kidney bean looking piece on one of the side views actually turns, if that is of any help. I think it might have been a sewing machine but I have no way of knowing.

Thanks for all and any help.

Title: Re: help identify this object
Post by: sapphire on January 04, 2012, 07:57:48 PM

For some reason it's striking me as a washtub..........mu st google  ;)

Title: Re: help identify this object
Post by: sapphire on January 04, 2012, 08:05:43 PM

Not exact but close.........

60B    "Early Washing Machine, Pine, Original Paint, Hand Wrought Mechanical Crank with Original Wood Paddles, No Electricity Needed"

http://www.simondoakes.com/Bouley/MORGANRD.HTM

Title: Re: help identify this object
Post by: Hachie12 on January 04, 2012, 08:15:26 PM

Thanks, Sapphire!

It definitely looks like the washtub you posted. The only thing that is kind of peculiar is that the inside part under the lid doesn't extend to the bottom of the piece, making it more of a desk. It might have been modified but I think you're probably right.

Any idea when it might have been built?

Thanks again.

Title: Re: help identify this object
Post by: sapphire on January 04, 2012, 09:46:21 PM

If you could post some close ups of the construction....... joins, hardware, I know there are others on here much more well versed in dating. From the bit I can see the hinges and screws appear fairly recent. Also, can you tell if the wood is solid or plywood?  Will let those in the know chime in on this part. Kind of curious if it's a reproduction.

Title: Re: help identify this object
Post by: Rauville on January 04, 2012, 10:00:46 PM

To me, it looks as if someone was trying to replicate the appearance of a bentwood churn.

Title: Re: help identify this object
Post by: sapphire on January 04, 2012, 10:23:38 PM

You're right Rauville.  Wonder if they made them with interchangeable paddles............ dual purpose 'appliance'  ;)

http://www.bargainjohn.com/w065cBentwoodChurn.htm

Title: Re: help identify this object
Post by: talesofthesevenseas on January 04, 2012, 10:38:27 PM

Very cool!! Thank goodness it wasn't thrown away!

Title: Re: help identify this object
Post by: cogar on January 05, 2012, 05:15:45 AM

I agree with Rauville.