Colonial America
Museum Quality American English Oak "Fall Front" Box Identified from the Thomas Huckins House Barnstable, MA.
c. 1700 Early American Colonial Era, Hand-Carved and Built English Oak, Fall Front Box, Identified as being from the Thomas Huckins House Barnstable, MA., Choice Very Fine.
This impressive quality decorative Fall Front Oak Box measures about 12.5" tall and 28" wide. Ornamental front panel. Top opens smoothly and completely. Old lock on front (no key). Nice even dark rich original patina. Original period nails used in construction, complete with its original wrought-iron fittings and lock on the front (no key). Detached identification label reads: "Thomas Huckins Hse / Keeping room fireplace Barnstable Mass 1705". Minor chip to the bottom rear corner, fine 8.5" age crack to front panel, some ancient labels overall excellent in originality and eye appeal being excellent for a period item museum display.
The Thomas Huckins House is a historic house located in Barnstable, Massachusetts. It was built circa 1675-1700 and is one of the oldest surviving houses in Barnstable. The house was built by Thomas Huckins, a farmer and carpenter who was one of the original settlers of Barnstable. The house was constructed using traditional English building techniques, with a central chimney and steeply pitched roof. The house has undergone several renovations over the years, including the addition of a lean-to in the 18th century and a porch in the 19th century. In the early 20th century, the house was converted into a museum, which it remains to this day. The Thomas Huckins House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is operated by the Barnstable Historical Society. It is open to the public for tours during the summer months. Visitors can explore the historic rooms and view exhibits about the early history of Barnstable and the Cape Cod region.