Antique Possum Belly In The Kitchen
Are you familiar with a possum belly? No, it's not the fuzzy under belly of an opossum. Actually, it is an antique kitchen cabinet named after the big deep drawers in the lower section of the cabinet. Possum belly kitchen/baking cabinets are from the 1890's - early 1900's era.
This possum belly cabinet is made of oak and has been in my family for years. The top of the cabinet has double glass front doors on the left side. There are four small drawers on the right with white porcelain knobs. The bottom section has a large work area with two cutting/dough boards that slide out. Below the cutting boards, there are two drawers for silverware or utensils and two deep "possum belly" drawers. The large drawers were used to store flour or meal for baking. Each drawer has a curved bottom made of sheet metal.
Since the cabinets are no longer needed for the original purpose, many collectors use them to display pottery, primitives, etc. I use mine to display antique crock bowls, Watt pottery, jars of potpourri and candles. It's a great country look!
Possum belly cabinets can be purchased at estate sales, antique malls, antique trade shows, flea markets, E-bay.com or other on-line auction sites. Prices will depend on the type of wood used, style and condition. They can be purchased for as little as $400 or more than $1000. Cabinets in original pristine condition may bring a hefty price, but it's a great investment!
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Unknown Purchased at: Estate Sales, Antique Market, E-bay, Other Auction Sites Price: $400 - $1000 Category: Shopping / Antiques Published: April 02, 2008 15:08
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I have never heard of this before! Interesting information
That is one beautiful piece you have pictured and an excellent description to go with it.
No I was not aware of what this was but I do thanks you for all the informtion and the education on it. It sounds like a great piece to have.
Never heard of this before. Thanks for the information.
What a wonderful piece of Americana for your home! I've never heard of this type of furniture until now. A fantastic description - detailed and informative. Nice touch to include pricing ranges for it, too, just in case I happen to find one...
I have never heard them called that! I have one that I inherited from my aunt years back. I LOVE it, thank you for the great information :D
I am so into antiques. I get most of mine at auctions. This is a very beautiful piece. Thanks for sharing it with us.
My mother has one of these. I think it was her mother's.
I do not really know much about antiques but these sound beautiful.
I don't think I have ever heard of possum belly cabinets. They really look beautiful though. I love when items are loaded with history. It makes it so special. Thanks for the information.
Never heard of this but it looks really nice.
What a beautiful cabinet. Thanks for sharing.
I think we have the similar type of cabinet in our country but has different name. Durable and functional cabinet like this is a good investment for life.