Antique Chef's Knife Board, Scottish, Leather, Sharpener, Kitchen, Victorian

This is an antique chef's knife board. A Scottish, leather and pine blade sharpener and cleaner, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. A fascinating chef or butcher's knife board, used for cleaning and sharpening Displays a desirable aged patina, with a gently time-worn appearance Pine frame presents deep caramel hues and fine grain interest Dark tanned leather cushion bears original blade marks from use Domed top dressed with a cast iron plate, bearing the maker's name J & A McFarlane This particular model is the Albert Knife Board, named for Queen Victoria's husband In period, abrasive powder would be placed upon the leather cushion to remove tarnish Before the advent of stainless steel, such boards helped retain sharp edges and clean surfaces Hanging loop within the domed plate ideal for wall mounting or display This is a delightful antique knife board, bearing an original patina from use in a butcher's shop or as a chef's kitchen aid. Delivered ready to display. Dimensions: Max Width: 14.5cm (5.75'') Max Depth: 45cm (17.75'') Max Height: 2.5cm (1'') We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques. We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote. Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation. Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment. Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.