Appears to be an Abacus, but don't let me fool ya!

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Fir Spindles, circa: 1940. 28 Spindles, 3 newel posts and two pieces of straight banister! All a donation, from a dear friend!

Everything has been dipped. No old paint, at all. This was done, approximately 25 years ago. They were also treated with a coat of shellac, at this time. The largest newel post, its top ball is unfortunately split, beyond saving.

So what to do with them?

Any ideas?!?

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Fir Spindles, circa: 1940. 28 Spindles, 3 newel posts and two pieces of straight banister! All a donation, from a dear friend!

Everything has been dipped. No old paint, at all. This was done, approximately 25 years ago. They were also treated with a coat of shellac, at this time. The largest newel post, its top ball is unfortunately split, beyond saving.

So what to do with them?

Any ideas?!?

That has something like a crib written all over it ....

JMHO!

[ExtraMile]

Fir Spindles, circa: 1940. 28 Spindles, 3 newel posts and two pieces of straight banister! All a donation, from a dear friend!

Everything has been dipped. No old paint, at all. This was done, approximately 25 years ago. They were also treated with a coat of shellac, at this time. The largest newel post, its top ball is unfortunately split, beyond saving.

So what to do with them?

Any ideas?!?

That has something like a crib written all over it ....

JMHO!

I am actually thinking more on the order of Deacons Benches!

WxDxH dimensions in inches: 48x19x52

These deacons benches will be more for removing and or putting on shoes and will likely be placed in a foyer. Seat depth will be restricted to "only" 19 inches.

[rjent]

Fir Spindles, circa: 1940. 28 Spindles, 3 newel posts and two pieces of straight banister! All a donation, from a dear friend!

Everything has been dipped. No old paint, at all. This was done, approximately 25 years ago. They were also treated with a coat of shellac, at this time. The largest newel post, its top ball is unfortunately split, beyond saving.

So what to do with them?

Any ideas?!?

That has something like a crib written all over it ....

JMHO!

I am actually thinking more on the order of Deacons Benches!

WxDxH dimensions in inches: 48x19x52

These deacons benches will be more for removing and or putting on shoes and will likely be placed in a foyer. Seat depth will be restricted to "only" 19 inches.

That is even better, can be used by everyone for many years ... I made one 10 years ago out of scrap 2x12 from a shelving project I did. Everyone still thinks it is an antique ....