Beautiful pics, thanks, Peter. The related box you reference with the carving on the box and inlay on the drawer appears to have sled feet on it like you see on some old furniture pieces to keep them off damp floors (easy to replace feet vs the whole bottom of the piece). How common were the sled feet and any idea why the builder used that or just one of those things? Thanks.
Sled feet are not common, but you do see them sometimes. Why they did it? Who can say? Like you say, easily replaced. But then why are we looking at “original” sled feet on some pieces?
Beautiful pics, thanks, Peter. The related box you reference with the carving on the box and inlay on the drawer appears to have sled feet on it like you see on some old furniture pieces to keep them off damp floors (easy to replace feet vs the whole bottom of the piece). How common were the sled feet and any idea why the builder used that or just one of those things? Thanks.
Sled feet are not common, but you do see them sometimes. Why they did it? Who can say? Like you say, easily replaced. But then why are we looking at “original” sled feet on some pieces?
Amazing pieces, Peter. Thank you for sharing.
I don't think I ever saw that Plimoth box and if I did I don't remember it or didn't know enough. Fabulous. Gonna try one of these?
Nope - the inlay is over my head/beyond my skillset…plus my walnut log is too small to make boards this size. Those are my excuses anyway.
it's as good as any--was that box in the Village?