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Turned Lignum Vitae Linen Smoother Burnisher Slickenstone Saddlers Treen
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Turned Lignum Vitae Linen Smoother Burnisher Slickenstone Saddlers Treen

19th century
Description

Early 19th century turned lignum vitae linen smoother or slickenstone of traditional design, made from dark heart wood.

Slickenstones or linen smoothers, more commonly found in glass, were used for smoothing, burnishing and glazing linen.

Also used by saddlers for smoothing hide.

Good colour and patination, not recently wax polished would respond well.

In excellent condition showing reasonable signs of age and use, nothing bad.

Height 5,5/8" or 144mm, diameter 3,3/8" or 86mm weight 274 grams.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14.4cm (5.67")
Width
8.6cm (3.39")
Depth
8.6cm (3.39")
Declaration

Andrew Nethercott Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.

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SA1125552
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250208
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Description
Early 19th century turned lignum vitae linen smoother or slickenstone of traditional design, made from dark heart wood.
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Slickenstones or linen smoothers, more commonly found in glass, were used for smoothing, burnishing and glazing linen.
Andrew Nethercott Antiques
fig 1. Turned Lignum Vitae Linen Smoother Burnisher Slickenstone Saddlers Treen
fig 1. Turned Lignum Vitae Linen Smoother Burnisher Slickenstone Saddlers Treen

Also used by saddlers for smoothing hide.

Good colour and patination, not recently wax polished would respond well.

In excellent condition showing reasonable signs of age and use, nothing bad.

Height 5,5/8" or 144mm, diameter 3,3/8" or 86mm weight 274 grams.

Height
14.4cm (5.67")
Width
8.6cm (3.39")
Depth
8.6cm (3.39")
Date of Manufacture

Andrew Nethercott Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1125552
Dealers Internal Ref
250208
Andrew Nethercott Antiques
Andrew Nethercott Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

Works of art, collectables, scientific and decorative antiques from the 17th - 20th century

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Andrew Nethercott Antiques
Andrew Nethercott Antiques
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Turned Lignum Vitae Linen Smoother Burnisher Slickenstone Saddlers Treen
Turned Lignum Vitae Linen Smoother Burnisher Slickenstone Saddlers Treen
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Turned Lignum Vitae Linen Smoother Burnisher Slickenstone Saddlers Treen
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