Antique Pulpit with Red Velvet Adjustable Top

By Hollis Tedford, 2 September, 2019
Description

Pulpit found in the basement of the Danforth Inn, in Portland Maine. I do not know when it was made but I can tell you it is roughly 80lbs. The adjustable top has a peg hole to stick a small wooden peg in to. The wood has been stained, I would have thought it to be pine if it didn't weigh so much!

 

Any insight would be greatly appreciated! 

Category
Furniture
Medium
Northern Red Oak (possibly a different hardwood from N.E. USA or S.W. Canada)
Distinguishing marks
Cross Trefflee (Cross Botonee), the quadrant contained within the cross
Condition
Fair
Size and dimensions of this item
height: 38 inches
width: 36 inches
depth: 24 inches
Date Period
1800 - 1900s (best guess)
Weight
80 pounds (+/- 15lbs)
History
Looks like it came from the: Maine Irish Heritage Center (formerly St. Dominic's Catholic Church). Again, my best guess based on location, age, and Celtic design... It would also explain why it isn't still inside of a church.

https://www.facebook.com/pg/MaineIrishHeritageCenter/about/?ref=page_internal
Price
Negotiable
Price Paid (If known)
N/A
For Sale?
Yes
Photos
Pulpit, lectern, antique, celtic cross
Pulpit, lectern, antique, celtic cross
Pulpit, lectern, antique, celtic cross