Spice Cabinet from 1665! Restoration and repair of this old antique brought back to life

[@Piran_monke]

This is my mum's cabinet. She's delighted with the repair and we're so glad to see it restored. Many many thanks. Katy

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Hi Katy - your so welcome, I am really happy it will have a good home

[@fdort3971]

What a lovely heirloom! I hope you add your own note for history.

[@fdort3971]

​@@TheCottackWorkshopcan you please tell me what you put on the paper? You said you preserved it.

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

@@fdort3971 I didn't add anything to the paper, simply left it in place untouched.

[@fdort3971]

@@TheCottackWorkshop thanks

[@HisBlueEyedBlondie]

Wow! The spice box is super cool, but the care, respect, and knowledge you gave is absolutely awesome. I'm so glad You Tube showed me your channel. I'm a new fan, for sure!

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

I appreciate that - thank you!

[@abigailhamiltonactor]

This is the first your videos that I've seen, but I'll be following you from now on. It was not only a pleasure to watch; it was also a tutorial, to teach and instruct those of us who are sick of seeing, beautiful wood covered in paint (for profit)! Thank you for sharing your craftsmanship! 👍

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you!

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you Abigail - much appreciated

[@Dyan2847]

Most people that do restorations want to make the piece new. The age is what makes the piece special. Thank you for not going to those extremes.

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you for watching and commenting

[@picassomooon]

Most people mind their own business

[@ej12349]

How wonderful to own such as treasure and family heirloom! Very rare indeed!

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thanks for watching

[@johnallright6847]

Nice restoration and it was ready for it, I used to be in Antique trade and a nice giveaway for its age showed itself whilst i was looking at the small drawers and any old antique dealers will have spotted what i am saying but not giving anything away and if you dont know you dont, but a very nice early piece.

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Very interesting - and thank you for commenting!

[@andrewarthurmatthews6685]

As an ex restorer- conservator of antique furniture for over 35 years this piece is exactly the type of job I would have relished . Not necessarily for the work involved but rather its provenance and its place in British society at that time.

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting

[@DarinRager]

Good job!

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you

[@peanutgallery2634]

When something is that old, it has been reworked on in every inch. Yet it has essentially survived all the warping and wearing being used day after day for 5 centuries . I am so happy to see your painstaking attention to detail and patience in fixing previous mistakes. Wonderful job!

[@dangeo9613]

A lot to learn about the work of restoring old items. A sensitive approach. Thank you!

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you very much

[@ThePillenwerfer]

What a beautiful cat.

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Toffee the Bengal! Thanks for watching

[@clairemillette4645]

Felicitation mr vous avez fait un travail exceptionnel merci de partager votre savoir-faire et expérience, vous avez un superbe de beau chat 😺😺🌟

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you!

[@kathyk479]

It is so refreshing to see that you didn't sand this beautiful little box down to the bare wood and make it look "new" and call that restored! Wonderful job! Bravo! 😊

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you very much!

[@faithfulhall1060]

Spices were very expensive all the way from India. How nice to have a beautiful box to store them. Wonderful restoration. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you so much

[@dianacaffee9705]

What a wonderful piece. Then the work you did on it made it soooooo much better. Thanks for sharing with us,😁😁

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@katiemixon7852]

What an absolute honor to be trusted with something that old and sentimental. I love the care and respect you showed for a relic such as this! Beautiful piece, beautifully restored! ❤❤

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Many thanks much appreciated

[@lydiaflatt9859]

Loved this!!❤❤ I want a spice cabinet from 1665 now. Of course I’d keep secrets in mine.

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you!

[@finbarstadt7213]

When I seem some of the terrible channels on here with hundreds of thousands of subscribers I am befuddled as to how you have so few. It's a very good channel with some well-considered and skilful restoration. I will do my part and spread the word.

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

That’s very kind of you, thank you. It’s a slow build and I really appreciate the support!

[@valeriacamposdasilveira2735]

Wonderful craftsmanship !! Bravo!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🤩🤩🤩❤

[@jls6n]

@thecottackworkshop I will tell you why that is - the camera work is very uncomfortable. I don’t want to be critical, but hopefully it will be taken as constructive because I do think the work is good. Like many people, I watch the woodworking videos to relax, and this made my head hurt. Sorry.

[@philomenahearn1717]

@@jls6nI don’t agree.

[@magikdust2095]

I think part of the reason is people want to see a big change... but when the channel actually properly restores old pieces, there isn't a huge change... so people are more likely to watch channels that don't restore the pieces properly but instead go for the big visual change.

[@ThrifterPicker]

Amazing that a piece from 1665 is still around today!

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thanks for watching - yes I ageee

[@lisajllewellyn3131]

I don't even know where to begin... First, I just discovered your channel, and I'm so glad I did. I love how you preserve the piece. Phenomenal work. And, lastly, your cat is beautiful ❤ Can't wait to watch more!

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you very much!

[@shellydehart8217]

Beautifully restored! The best part was you didn’t strip it down n sanded each piece. You left so much of the patina. You fixed areas that could be fixed n done correctly. I love the new little knobs you put on it. I agree they look more original too. I’ve never seen that style so small. Katy must be very proud of this piece. I hope it continues to be passed down in each generation n taken care of with much love. ♥️♥️♥️♥️😊👍👍👍👍🌟

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you!

[@designabeej]

You’ve done a fantastic job of restoring this, it looks beautiful 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you!

[@DeniNeher]

The restoration brings it back to life. Your treatment of this piece was more to its original state. I like the new drawer lining and handles better too. I hope the owner will use it for it's designed purpose. Your work is very good, thank you for talking us through the restoration.

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you so much

[@TuckerSP2011]

This was so interesting. I loved seeing your conservative approach with this piece. You stabilized and cleaned it while respecting it's age and patina. Subscribed!

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you so much!

[@kiraalialeeonfairythegreenone]

Fascinating. Loved watching 💛

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you - much appreciated

[@rennaehanson9996]

Beautifully done! I need to find someone here in the US that has your skills and consideration for antique furniture. I have an 1860 dresser with mirror that needs restoration.

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you

[@rennaehanson9996]

@@TheCottackWorkshop You're welcome!

[@tinaziehl492]

One word...MAGNIFICENT ❤

[@kimzimmerman2492]

Such an interesting restoration to watch. All the thought and planning you put into this spice box, its history, fascinating! Thank you for sharing this I was thoroughly invested in you completing the project and not destroying the patina. Really wonderful video and wonderful restoration!

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Glad you enjoyed it - thank you

[@pretzeltime3900]

First time visiting your channel, and now I’m hooked! Beautiful restoration. Will share with my family. I gave my sister an antique spice box a few years ago and she loves it. She will love your channel.

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Many thanks - much appreciated

[@Dragonlady80]

I enjoyed watching this, I love old things and wish I could find things like this. I will subscribe to see more of the work you do. 😊

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you

[@Crazyguy_123MC]

Its really neat knowing people over the few hundred years its existed have decided to repair it instead of getting a new one. Its easier to make or buy a new one but repairing the old one just adds to its story and adds character. Excellent job keeping this piece of history around and usable. Who knows maybe it will last another 400 years.

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you!

[@conniemaniaci3612]

Excellent work. I was glad to see you didn’t comprise the integrity of the piece. Beautiful

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you very much!

[@brendaowens2466]

I really like that spice box. Beautiful job.

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you - much appreciated

[@sharonbelisle550]

I love that little kitty! ❤. So very beautiful 😍

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you! 😊

[@melissanielsen8215]

Really nice job thanks for sharing.

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you!

[@jamieduv]

That is nicely done. Very beautiful. Since the pulls were added latter and you replaced the inside ones, I think you should have replaced the one on the outside door also to match the new ones on the inside.

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Yes I agree - I have a spare pull and want the owner to agree but I am also conscious they have had the old cabinet on display for decades and “remember” the old style. I’ll leave it to them but agree with you!

[@elizabethnash7491]

A big thanks from Co Clare, Ireland ☘️ Such a pleasure!

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you too!

[@kjiibrit]

Great restoration and a wonderful talking cat!

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you

[@philomenahearn1717]

I love to hear you “ talking to yourself” and to let us listen to you working things out and talking us through it. Beautiful job! You’ve just become one of my favourite Chanel’s - along with Thomas Johnson, flipping drawers, AT restoration and Mayfield restoration.

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you so much!

[@jorindawillems7119]

It's so nice to see how such wonderful old furniture can shine again. A person who understands this and achieves it with skill and expertise is a master of his trade. Masters, it's a pleasure to watch you. PS: more bonus points for the pretty cat. I love cats!😍😻

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you!

[@PaullyMiller]

Beautiful. I love that the rustic aspects are still such a part of its character.

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

@@PaullyMiller Thank you!

[@martiwilliams8091]

Beautifully done! Thank you

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you too!

[@jenhartart2]

Subscribed! Fabulous restoration done with the utmost care. Your quality control assistant seems very knowledgeable and has the most gorgeous eyes.

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you! Much appreciated. Toffee is an asset for sure!

[@darlaflorence7428]

Good looking cat and awesome work! Thanks for the viedo.

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you too!

[@higheriam]

Beautiful result. Much respect.

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you

[@dougalmcdougal8682]

That is true master craftsmanship. Very sympathetically restored and ready for another few hundred years. How many would just have sanded the history away and varnished it in a 21st century façade. Toffee also seemed to approve … 🐈

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Cheers Doug - much appreciated

[@debbieethridge6747]

So cool. Beautiful job

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you so much

[@mparis130]

Beautiful restoration! Even just cleaning it at the beginning made a huge difference. Can't wait to see more from your channel!

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@katrinkabuttlin]

Ohhh I’m so glad I stumbled across your channel with this video! Keep them coming - you are incredibly talented and so respectful of the piece’s history 😊

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you so much - much appreciated

[@carriebtc]

Good job. Split pin pulleys would probably have been the most appropriate handles for the drawers. Thanks to your work the beautiful Spice Box has gained another 369 years of life. Thanks for sharing the step-by-step restoration process. I'm looking forward to enjoying your videos. Cheers

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

What a lovely comment - thank you so much

[@ginalou5774]

This was fantastic!

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you!

[@EnglishMadeleine]

I have one of these, exactly the same layout. I keep sewing stuff in mine 😍

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Lovely - thanks for watching and commenting

[@janelloyd4332]

Beautiful restoration...love the cat

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you!

[@bonniesf6719]

Great job! Beautiful and still true to origins!

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you very much

[@katherineharper-sj4ys]

Beautiful work on this piece

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@paulotts]

That was a job very nicely and very respectfully done for the originality of the piece. Kudos!

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you very much!

[@megabit101]

I found you somehow and amazing work. I like how you maintain the originality and leave the patinas of the years. I watch a person that has a cat just like you but his is a kitten.

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Many thanks for watching

[@arlenecollins7279]

Lovely work! Lovely finished result!

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you!

[@maurinedoyle9964]

Very nice work

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you!

[@ruthcarter8895]

I appreciate your approach to this restoration! 😊❤

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you much appreciated

[@terrymannbluemoonsoapco.1377]

Hello from Texas, USA. Wonderful job. Such care taken on preserving the history of the piece. I'm watching you on T.V. while creating future heirloom quilts on my 1910 Singer Lotus treadle machine. It sews beautifully but the cabinet needs help. The top looks terrible but I can live with that for now. It was manufactured in Scotland, so it's been on quite a journey.

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Fantastic to hear - have you seen my Singer restorations? I'm guessing so. They are wonderful to work with and I'm so glad you are getting use out of one now.

[@jebsails2837]

That piece would be right at home in some of the preserved houses in my backyard, Newport, RI. My mothers forebears (Laughton / Lawton) came here with a grant from Chuck I, circa 1638. A great correct restoration. Narragansett Bay

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thanks for sharing and for watching

[@martemacdougall1985]

Beautifully done. I would have kept with the dark green drawer liners. Your attention to detail and respectful restoration is very admirable. Hard to believe that spices were once SO EXPENSIVE that they had to be kept under lock and key! I loved this video today! Thank you ✨️

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you very much!

[@animaloverload7465]

I love watching restoration videos. The talent and magic that you can do to restore these is amazing!

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Many thanks for watching and commenting

[@Ravenloft-lg5bw]

This reminds me (kind of) of an old apothecary case. Similar concept. Nice to see!!

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you for watching and commenting

[@hollycook2048]

Amazing!

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thanks!

[@saskgirl44]

Good call on the drawer pulls!

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you!

[@suemarina]

Great job on the clean up. The drawer pulls are perfect.

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you, I agree

[@compunurse]

Quite a fabulous job.

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you

[@dianaswindell5569]

I love how respectful he is to the time and experience of the piece

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you

[@nigelbarker8726]

Beautiful.

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you

[@virginiapreston4735]

Excellent job ❤

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you

[@katmandudawn8417]

I love to watch craftsman hands as they work on restorations. Their knowledge and care is so obvious in their fluid , careful movements. Baumgarten Art Restorations also has some fascinating videos that show the attention to detail that it takes to repair the wear and tear of time on beautiful pieces. Lovely work, thank you.

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

That is so kind - thank you!

[@Restorology]

Thanks for sharing 🥃

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

🍻

[@fredrobinson6990]

Nicely renovated!

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you

[@divaden47]

Just found you! Love these restoration/preservation sites. Looking forward to seeing more of your work!! 🤩

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Welcome aboard!

[@Isabel-belsai]

Great to see a respectful restoration. New subscriber from Spain 😊

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you!

[@wlf1673]

Beautiful restoration! Truly lovingly done! A personal story about the white paint flecks being on every item... Many years ago I worked at store that sold firearms. Almost every antique firearm had those same paint flecks. Always white. It was so rare to see them without the white paint flecks we would actually point out "hey, no white paint on this one!"

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Wonderful story thank you for sharing!

[@SandieMitchell]

Stunning transformation!😍

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you! 😊

[@ricjamil3073]

Absolutely beautiful and you did an excellent job in restoring it. This could be a museum piece. Great piece of history. I enjoyed the video. Thank you.

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you very much for watching and commenting

[@ElainaKendal]

Great job. 👍

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you!

[@melissalane-q7m]

So, so beautiful! I really appreciate the thoughtful and gentle restoration!

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you

[@steffieswaddling8432]

It looks fantastic, excellent work. All that history preserved for the next generations.

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Many thanks!

[@Quaker521]

That is a lovely old piece Bruce and you've done a wonderful job of restoration on it. Brought back to life without loosing any of its previous past. Good call on the drawer pulls. I can imagine that the owner was very pleased with the result. Toffee seemed to think that you'd done a good job too! Thanks for the upload.

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thanks for watching, I wasn’t sure about 40 minutes but there was so much packed in to that little box. Thanks again!

[@Quaker521]

@@TheCottackWorkshop I can watch for 40 minutes when it is a quality video.

[@D_ytAcct]

What a lovely restoration!

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you!

[@kfl611]

Great job and beautiful cat!

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you very much!

[@LadyLeigh]

Fantastic restoration! I am hooked on your channel now!👍🏼🇦🇺

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you!

[@frodolexi]

Superb result, fascinating to follow the process 👏👏

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@benjamindejonge3624]

This is the first time I’ve seen a spice cabinet, know they must have been existing, the only one near is it the apothecary box. Thanks for sharing such a unique piece

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thanks for watching

[@philomenahearn1717]

I e only seen similar as a box for relics etc in churches.

[@gailgaddy5340]

Good job sir, I am very impressed with your work and the fact that you didn’t strip the entire project. It turned out great. The pulls did suit the cabinet very well,,. My first view of your channel. 😊

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you!

[@CanineWild]

Damn, that's gorgeous! Phenomenal work!

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you

[@jodyjones8155]

Jiminy Crickets, this is amazing!

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you

[@amme30]

Just found your channel what a beautiful restoration. Subscribing now.

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you!

[@texanasimmons1761]

This is a very careful refurbishment!! Its such a beautiful, old piece. Im sure the owner was over the moon with how careful you were. I just found your channel, Ive subscribed!❤

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you very much

[@sherrillsturm7240]

VERY, VERY PRETTY.

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you!

[@wkjeom]

Very interesting. Great attention to history and detail.

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you

[@traceyspad01]

Beautiful restore❤ love kitty

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you - Toffee the Bengal

[@Ritapotter-q7u]

Beautiful old piece.

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you

[@cindzz47]

I love Murphys. I’ve used it for years…..love the smell

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Me too!

[@billybones9117]

That was great, nice job. I collect seventeenth century furniture. It's usually in a bad state here in Ireland. Restorers usually know nothing about it. One thing though, that nail you thought was a carpet tack, I think was a seventeenth or eighteenth century rose head nail. You have given me some good ideas. Keep up the good work.

[@TheCottackWorkshop]

Thank you!