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Georgian Antique Period Oak Oat Cake Riddleboard
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    34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.
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Georgian Antique Period Oak Oat Cake Riddleboard

18th century
Sold 11 March 2025 · Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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Georgian Antique Period Oak Oat Cake Riddleboard

This is a lovely, large example of an English, Late Georgian antique period oak riddleboard for making oat cakes and oat breads. In super condition and a very lovely original colour. A decorative piece of antique kitchenalia or treen from the North of England around 1800.

Dimensions

Height: 49cm (19.44")

Width: 45cm (17.86")

Depth: 4cm (1.59")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Oak Riddleboard to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA1120840
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Description
Georgian Antique Period Oak Oat Cake Riddleboard
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This is a lovely, large example of an English, Late Georgian antique period oak riddleboard for making oat cakes and oat breads.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

In super condition and a very lovely original colour. A decorative piece of antique kitchenalia or treen from the North of England around 1800.

Dimensions

Height: 49cm (19.44")

Width: 45cm (17.86")

Depth: 4cm (1.59")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Oak Riddleboard to the Georgian era.

Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1120840
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I An antique carved oak riddleboard featuring an incised diamond pattern and a suspension hole at the top edge. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Antique Period Oak Oat Cake Riddleboard

Archive II An antique carved oak riddleboard featuring an incised diamond pattern and a suspension hole at the top edge. View II
Archive III An antique carved oak riddleboard featuring an incised diamond pattern and a suspension hole at the top edge. View III
Archive IV An antique carved oak riddleboard featuring an incised diamond pattern and a suspension hole at the top edge. View IV
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Telephone 01524 241716
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North Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mga
Verified Since May 2009
Items For Sale 161
Items Sold 10,770
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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An antique carved oak riddleboard featuring an incised diamond pattern and a suspension hole at the top edge.
Georgian Antique Period Oak Oat Cake Riddleboard
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An antique carved oak riddleboard featuring an incised diamond pattern and a suspension hole at the top edge.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTreen and Kitchenalia
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian Country
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsIncised diamond pattern, Suspension hole, Hand-carved surface, Chamfered edges
  • SizeH 49 cm (19 in) x W 45 cm (18 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

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A riddleboard, also known as an oatcake board, is a traditional domestic wooden implement historically used in British rural households for making, piercing, or drying oatcakes and flatbreads. Dating primarily to the 18th and 19th centuries, these boards often featured geometric incised patterns which helped prevent dough from sticking.

These domestic items were typically crafted from native British hardwoods, most commonly oak, sycamore, or fruitwood, selected for their durability and grain stability. Construction involved hand-sawing, planing, and often meticulous hand-carving or incising to create decorative yet functional surface patterns.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural ageing characteristics such as hand-tool marks, authentic surface wear, deep patina developed from decades of use and cleaning, and shrinkage cracks consistent with old timber. Modern reproductions often lack the subtle irregularities of hand-craftsmanship and the rich, multi-layered colour of aged wood.

Such historic items serve as excellent sculptural wall art or rustic display pieces for country-style kitchens, pantries, and dining rooms. They can be mounted on a wall using existing suspension holes or displayed upright on a shelf to add texture and historical depth to modern or transitional spaces.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight to prevent timber warping or cracking. Cleaning should be limited to a gentle wipe with a dry or barely damp cloth, occasionally applying neutral beeswax to nourish the aged wood.
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