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An antique 19th century Welsh vernacular pine knife sharpening board
An antique 19th century Welsh vernacular pine knife sharpening board
An antique 19th century Welsh vernacular pine knife sharpening board
An antique 19th century Welsh vernacular pine knife sharpening board
An antique 19th century Welsh vernacular pine knife sharpening board
An antique 19th century Welsh vernacular pine knife sharpening board
An antique 19th century Welsh vernacular pine knife sharpening board
An antique 19th century Welsh vernacular pine knife sharpening board
An antique 19th century Welsh vernacular pine knife sharpening board
An antique 19th century Welsh vernacular pine knife sharpening board
An antique 19th century Welsh vernacular pine knife sharpening board
An antique 19th century Welsh vernacular pine knife sharpening board
An antique 19th century Welsh vernacular pine knife sharpening board
An antique 19th century Welsh vernacular pine knife sharpening board
An antique 19th century Welsh vernacular pine knife sharpening board
An antique 19th century Welsh vernacular pine knife sharpening board
An antique 19th century Welsh vernacular pine knife sharpening board
An antique 19th century Welsh vernacular pine knife sharpening board
An antique 19th century Welsh vernacular pine knife sharpening board
An antique 19th century Welsh vernacular pine knife sharpening board

An antique 19th century Welsh vernacular pine knife sharpening board

Code: 10414

Dimensions:

W: 12.5cm (4.9")H: 71cm (28")D: 22.6cm (8.9")

£245.00 Approx $324.5, €288.24
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A Welsh knife sharpening board, primitively constructed in pine and in original painted finish, dating to the 19th century.

The knife board, or Bwrdd hogi cyllell, was wall hung when not in use. The storage box to the bottom section would have held an abrasive powder. This would usually be brick dust, emery powder or even fine sand. To sharpen a knife the board would be laid flat, and then the abrasive mixed with water to form a paste on the board. The knife was then drawn back and forth over this paste, grinding and polishing the edge until sharp.

A wonderful vernacular object once widely used in the Welsh home. With each being hand made and individual, due to the timber used and the wear it developed through use. These unique vernacular boards make for great pieces to display within a kitchen, ideal to hold utensils, wooden spoons, candles etc.

With nice patina and showing signs of a long life of use. The timber has become concave from the knife and abrasive wearing it down over time. 

 

Dimensions:-

Height - 71cm

Width - 12.5cm

Depth - 10.7cm

 

Found original condition and finish, with age related wear and tear and signs of use.

Box section structurally sound.

No signs of repair or restoration.

 

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