Furniture by Charles Neil

A unique colonial piece found in taverns and inns. The clay pipes stored in the box and tobacco and flint in the drawer if one was provided. The clay pipes were community pipes and a traveler could pay the innkeeper a bit and have a smoke, the next patron would break off the clay tip and use the pipe again.

In colonial days, candles were made of animal fats and waxes that attracted pests. They stored the candles in boxes with lids such as the ones reproduced at The Workshop of Charles Neil. These boxes are made of hard figured woods making them special pieces to accent your home. Functionally, they can still store candels, or how about getting those remotes off the table top! These boxes cannot be special ordered but are occasionally available.

Through the years we have made several jewelry chests, large and small, we continue to go through photographs to bring you examples of some of our work.

The Keeping Chest is a small chest for storing keepsakes. The average dimensions are about 20" long x 10" deep by about 12" high. These are always made of one board and dimensions are dictated by the width and length of the boards. Prices range from $600.00 to $1500.00 depending on the wood that is used. The chests are locked with a brass lock and key.