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The Country Gallery Antiques
Mangle Boards and Scutching Knives and Hatchels for Wool and Fibres
The
Country Gallery Antiques
Janet Fram and Børge Hermansen, shop proprietors
P.O. Box 70 1566 Rte 315
Rupert, Vermont 05768
telephone 802 394-7753 e.st. fax 802 394-0076 e.s.t.
e-mail
us at antiques@country-gallery.com
Scutching Knives and flax breaks
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$895 #Mangle Board 0522-1 Danish c.1793 with bead This horse is in beautiful collection, placid eye and mouth. Whoever carved this piece was a fine rider or saw fine riding.He knew what a horse looks like! In addition, it has a bead which moves back and forth and makes a lovely sound. Original green, orange and black paint. Excellent condition. Measures 25 inches by 5 3/4 inches.
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$800 #Mangle Board 0525-1 signed Kiersten Peders Datter 1815 Danish board with truly fine original green, ochre and black paint. Exquisite bridle and tail. Very heavy solid board. The horse body moves a bit on the board because of age and the method of pegging but is not galloping off anywhere. Cheerful with tremendous character. Excellent condition. 23 inches by 5 inches. |
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$1100 #Mangle Board 0525-2 Danish dated 180? This horse is bracing itself against the wind. Handsome remains of black paint on an otherwise green and orange board. Horse a bit worn and loose, obviously touched and admired a great deal over time. Measures 27 inches long x 4 3/4 wide.
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$980 #Mangle Board 0525-3 Danish mangle board 1824 from Lolland-Falster Elegant graceful although primitive board with original blue and orange paint. Horse is red. end is scalloped and edges are fluted. Measures 24 long x 5 1/2 wide at widest point. Excellent condition with of course wormholes. |
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Scutching Knives and Flax Breaks
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$150 #Scutching Knife 0525-1 Danish hatchel knife or escutcheon knife for working flax. Interested in the flax process. This page has great photos...Mercer Museum. |