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Exceptional 19thC Welsh Knife Cleaning Box Set
A rare and highly interesting 19thC Welsh knife cleaning box complete with original utensils.
Comprising of a superb knife cleaning box of traditional form with the rare addition of a chamfered and shaped front panel and shaped top. (these boxes are almost always made from pine due to the nature of the timber greatly improving the functionality of the piece.
Complete with grease and sand horns and oak sickle sharpener initialed W.D.
The knife cleaning board was laid flat on its back and grease applied to the upper surface of the board, then fine sand was dusted onto the grease which made a rudimentary abrasive surface like a fine sandpaper. The knifes blade was drawn across the board to keep it free from rust and to keep the edge keen. The sickle sharpener/cleaner was used in much the same way, its design suiting the curved profile of the sickle blade. Sometimes a block of fine sandstone was rubbed into the surface of the knife cleaning board without the use of grease producing a similar sandpaper effect.
These pieces were purchased complete from a farmer who still used them regularly up until the 1990's.
Knife cleaning boxes are fairly rare items which were once common and found in most households. this is the only complete set with original utensils we have ever seen and are very pleased to have the opportunity to list it in our stock collection.
Length 28" = 71cm
Horns 6" & 7"
Sickle sharpener 19" = 49cm
Our preferred payment method is by Bank Transfer - BACS, or we are happy to take payment by Cash or Cheque and by PayPal for smaller value items.
Contact Details.
Phone Jonathon & Yvonne on - 01545 580010 - Welsh and English spoken, Croeso cynnes
or Email. jonathonholder@yahoo.co.uk
Please follow us 'WelshVernacular' on Twitter and Instagram to see what we've been doing each week.
About Us.
Welsh Vernacular is an independent family business run by husband and wife Jonathon and Yvonne Holder. We are the largest and one of the longest established Welsh Antiques businesses in the UK, holding an extensive collection of Country Furniture, Welsh Antiques, Pottery, Treen and Folk Art.
Our stock is carefully selected buy ourselves using over 50 years combined experience. We only buy items that we would be happy to have in our own home ensuring each piece is the very best example of its type, honest, true and desirable.
We care about our customers and treat every item to prevent against woodworm and insect attack ensuring a quality product that is safe for your home. We pay special attention the finishing of each and every item of our furniture to ensure it is strong and sturdy and suitable for daily use allowing you to buy with confidence and peace of mind the very best that the market has to offer.
We always wish to provide our customers with as honest and detailed description of our items as possible, helping you make a well informed decision on each special purchase. And always happy to provide additional photos or measurements and expert advice should you need.
We also offer a professional and friendly delivery service with our local independent courier with all items if required (price dependent upon location). We can also offer immediate delivery of larger items within Wales by ourselves so don't worry if you only have a small car as we can help.
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The Vestry
Pontsaeson, Cross Inn, Llanon,
Ceredigion,
West Wales
SY23 5NE
Tel : 01545 580010
Non UK callers : +44 1545 580010
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Comprising of a superb knife cleaning box of traditional form with the rare addition of a chamfered and shaped front panel and shaped top. (these boxes are almost always made from pine due to the nature of the timber greatly improving the functionality of the piece.
Complete with grease and sand horns and oak sickle sharpener initialed W.D.
The knife cleaning board was laid flat on its back and grease applied to the upper surface of the board, then fine sand was dusted onto the grease which made a rudimentary abrasive surface like a fine sandpaper. The knifes blade was drawn across the board to keep it free from rust and to keep the edge keen. The sickle sharpener/cleaner was used in much the same way, its design suiting the curved profile of the sickle blade. Sometimes a block of fine sandstone was rubbed into the surface of the knife cleaning board without the use of grease producing a similar sandpaper effect.
These pieces were purchased complete from a farmer who still used them regularly up until the 1990's.
Knife cleaning boxes are fairly rare items which were once common and found in most households. this is the only complete set with original utensils we have ever seen and are very pleased to have the opportunity to list it in our stock collection.
Length 28" = 71cm
Horns 6" & 7"
Sickle sharpener 19" = 49cm
Our preferred payment method is by Bank Transfer - BACS, or we are happy to take payment by Cash or Cheque and by PayPal for smaller value items.
Contact Details.
Phone Jonathon & Yvonne on - 01545 580010 - Welsh and English spoken, Croeso cynnes
or Email. jonathonholder@yahoo.co.uk
Please follow us 'WelshVernacular' on Twitter and Instagram to see what we've been doing each week.
About Us.
Welsh Vernacular is an independent family business run by husband and wife Jonathon and Yvonne Holder. We are the largest and one of the longest established Welsh Antiques businesses in the UK, holding an extensive collection of Country Furniture, Welsh Antiques, Pottery, Treen and Folk Art.
Our stock is carefully selected buy ourselves using over 50 years combined experience. We only buy items that we would be happy to have in our own home ensuring each piece is the very best example of its type, honest, true and desirable.
We care about our customers and treat every item to prevent against woodworm and insect attack ensuring a quality product that is safe for your home. We pay special attention the finishing of each and every item of our furniture to ensure it is strong and sturdy and suitable for daily use allowing you to buy with confidence and peace of mind the very best that the market has to offer.
We always wish to provide our customers with as honest and detailed description of our items as possible, helping you make a well informed decision on each special purchase. And always happy to provide additional photos or measurements and expert advice should you need.
We also offer a professional and friendly delivery service with our local independent courier with all items if required (price dependent upon location). We can also offer immediate delivery of larger items within Wales by ourselves so don't worry if you only have a small car as we can help.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 12/DEC/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. SOLD
Category Antique Treen
Period Victorian Antiques
Material Pine
Origin Welsh
Item code as223a631
Status Sold
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Welsh Vernacular Antiques
The VestryPontsaeson, Cross Inn, Llanon,
Ceredigion,
West Wales
SY23 5NE
Tel : 01545 580010
Non UK callers : +44 1545 580010
Get directions to Welsh Vernacular Antiques
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