Nicholas Harrison Antiques

Description

A 19th Century Welsh Pine Wall-Hung Knife Sharpening Board
Circa 1850.

Brick dust or powder was stored in the box section. When a knife was to be sharpened the board was laid flat and dampened with water, the brick dust or powder was rubbed over the wet board and the knife would be drawn over the abrasive mixture to sharpen the blade.

Also perfectly suitable as a folk art box to be hung in the kitchen to store candles, cutlery & kitchenware.

Dimensions:
30.3 in. (77cm.) high
10.2 in. (26m.) wide
6 in. (15cm.) deep.