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Early Dated 1728 Stylish Norwegian Mangle Board
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
for sale €439     $476
£375
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

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Early Dated 1728 Stylish Norwegian Mangle Board

18th century
Description

Early Dated 1728 Stylish Norwegian Mangle Board

Finely carved from fruit wood with interesting carved handle.

The mangling board is carved with the the text and date : Iod Anno 1728.

All over in original used condition with beautiful original patination, with leather strap.

73cm high 11.5cm wide 9cm deep.

Norwegian 1728

Price: £375,—

Physical Dimensions
Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Antique Norwegian Mangle Board to the 18th Century.

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SA1108191
Description
Early Dated 1728 Stylish Norwegian Mangle Board

Finely carved from fruit wood with interesting carved handle.

The mangling board is carved with the the text and date : Iod Anno 1728.

All over in original used condition with beautiful original patination, with leather strap.

73cm high 11.5cm wide 9cm deep.

Norwegian 1728

Price: £375,—

Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Antique Norwegian Mangle Board to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1108191
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2019

For the new collector and the museum director.

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Trade Associations

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A hand-carved 18th-century Norwegian wooden mangle board with geometric chip carving, dated 1728, featuring a raised carved handle at one end.
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Archive I A hand-carved 18th-century Norwegian wooden mangle board with geometric chip carving, dated 1728, featuring a raised carved handle at one end.

Early Dated 1728 Stylish Norwegian Mangle Board

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Archive V A hand-carved 18th-century Norwegian wooden mangle board with geometric chip carving, dated 1728, featuring a raised carved handle at one end. View V
Archive VI A hand-carved 18th-century Norwegian wooden mangle board with geometric chip carving, dated 1728, featuring a raised carved handle at one end. View VI
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Telephone 01575 540 207
Location
Cairngorms National Park
Angus
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
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A hand-carved 18th-century Norwegian wooden mangle board with geometric chip carving, dated 1728, featuring a raised carved handle at one end.
Early Dated 1728 Stylish Norwegian Mangle Board
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A hand-carved 18th-century Norwegian wooden mangle board with geometric chip carving, dated 1728, featuring a raised carved handle at one end.
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A mangle board, known in Norway as a mangletre, is a traditional Nordic folk art object used from the 16th to 19th centuries to press and smooth damp linen. The fabric was wrapped around a wooden roller, and the mangle board was pressed heavily over top to roll out wrinkles. They were frequently carved by young men as traditional engagement gifts for prospective brides.

Mangle boards were typically hand-carved from dense, locally sourced Scandinavian woods such as birch, pine, or oak. The timber was chosen for its durability to withstand heavy downward pressure during linen pressing, often finished with natural oil or left bare to absorb warmth and patina over time.

Authentic 18th-century pieces are characterised by hand-carved chip decoration, traditional Norwegian motifs, carved dates or initials, and raised handles often shaped as horses or functional grips. Look for uneven hand-tool marks on the underside and smooth, honest wear patterns along the pressing face.

These decorative wooden boards are commonly mounted vertically on narrow wall spaces or displayed horizontally along picture ledges and sideboards. Their warm timber tones and geometric carving add texture and historical narrative to modern rustic, Scandinavian, or minimalist interiors.

Dust the item regularly using a dry, soft lint-free cloth or gentle brush. Keep the piece in a climate-controlled room away from direct heat sources and dampness to prevent wood warping, and apply a light coating of natural beeswax polish periodically to preserve the timber patina.
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