Categories Bottles Coins, US Coins, World Collectibles Furniture Jewelry Lamps & Lighting Metalwares Miscellaneous Paintings & Prints Woodenware      Main Page	Dough Table with storage - Irish pine, c. 1820 - 1840.  Authentic Irish country furniture of this period is uncommon, especially since so many homes were burned down in the Irish countryside during the Potato Famine (1845-1852).   Even among the many dark chapters of the British Empire's history, the Irish famine stands out as shocking.  For insight, see the 1995 TV documentary "The Irish in America".   The dough table: The lid, made of three planks, acts as both a tabletop / work surface and the cover for the storage space underneath.  The workmanship is consistent with country furniture of the period;  the legs and stretcher are joined with mortise-and-tenon construction.  This is a wonderful, functional piece of antique furniture for your country kitchen.   Although it has a rustic appearance, the construction is solid;  in the early Nineteenth Century,  furniture makers of the British Isles took care with their scarce materials.   Dimensions: Price:  $1,495.00 Shipping:  To be arranged Give us a call 1-877-260-6039 if interested. All items are guaranteed to be as represented... or your money back.   Please see our policies, terms, and conditions for details.