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Welsh 18th Century Antique Painted Pine Knife Sharpener
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

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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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Welsh 18th Century Antique Painted Pine Knife Sharpener

18th century
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Welsh 18th Century Antique Painted Pine Knife Sharpener

A lovely late 18th century original painted and decorated Welsh antique knife sharpener, in very good condition with the paint work in good condition too. Designed to by hung on the wall, with sand in the wooden pocket. A decorative piece of Welsh country antique wall furniture.

Dimensions

Height: 87cm (34.52")

Width: 14cm (5.56")

Depth: 10cm (3.97")

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Pine Knife Board to the Georgian era.

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SA1003317
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Welsh 18th Century Antique Painted Pine Knife Sharpener
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A lovely late 18th century original painted and decorated Welsh antique knife sharpener, in very good condition with the paint work in good condition too.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Designed to by hung on the wall, with sand in the wooden pocket. A decorative piece of Welsh country antique wall furniture.

Dimensions

Height: 87cm (34.52")

Width: 14cm (5.56")

Depth: 10cm (3.97")

Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Pine Knife Board to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1003317
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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A tall, narrow antique pine knife board featuring a tapered top with a hanging hole and a scalloped painted reservoir box at the base.
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Archive I A tall, narrow antique pine knife board featuring a tapered top with a hanging hole and a scalloped painted reservoir box at the base.

Welsh 18th Century Antique Painted Pine Knife Sharpener

Archive II A tall, narrow antique pine knife board featuring a tapered top with a hanging hole and a scalloped painted reservoir box at the base. View II
Archive III A tall, narrow antique pine knife board featuring a tapered top with a hanging hole and a scalloped painted reservoir box at the base. View III
Archive IV A tall, narrow antique pine knife board featuring a tapered top with a hanging hole and a scalloped painted reservoir box at the base. View IV
Archive V A tall, narrow antique pine knife board featuring a tapered top with a hanging hole and a scalloped painted reservoir box at the base. View V
Archive VI A tall, narrow antique pine knife board featuring a tapered top with a hanging hole and a scalloped painted reservoir box at the base. View VI
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Telephone 01524 241716
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North Yorkshire
United Kingdom
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Verified Since May 2009
Items For Sale 160
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A tall, narrow antique pine knife board featuring a tapered top with a hanging hole and a scalloped painted reservoir box at the base.
Welsh 18th Century Antique Painted Pine Knife Sharpener
Ref: SA1003317
A tall, narrow antique pine knife board featuring a tapered top with a hanging hole and a scalloped painted reservoir box at the base.
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  • ObjectKitchenalia
  • Period18th century
  • StyleWelsh Vernacular
  • MaterialPine, Paint
  • ColourNatural Wood, Green, Ochre, Black
  • MotifsScalloped rim, Tapered profile, Hanging finial, Polychrome paintwork
  • SizeH 87 cm (34 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

This Georgian Welsh vernacular kitchenalia object is an 18th century pine knife sharpener displaying a tapered profile, a hanging finial with a suspension hole, and a painted reservoir box at the base featuring a scalloped rim. The piece combines natural wood grain with polychrome paintwork in ochre, green, and black, presenting a rustic farmhouse design vibe. Visible surface details include authentic wear, aged patination, and hand-applied painted decoration. Measuring 87 cm high, 14 cm wide, and 10 cm deep, the knife sharpener is designed to be hung vertically on the wall. In a modern interior, this piece serves as a decorative accessory well suited for display in narrow wall spaces within a kitchen, hallway, or dining room. The wall-hanging design accommodates traditional country house aesthetics while providing a focal point for folk art collections. The durable pine construction and compact proportions make it practical for small wall areas, bringing traditional Welsh craftsmanship into contemporary homes.

FAQs

An antique wooden knife board, also known as a scouring board, was a traditional 18th and 19th-century kitchen tool used to clean and sharpen carbon steel cutlery prior to the widespread adoption of stainless steel.

These items were predominantly crafted from local softwoods such as pine or deal, often featuring hand-carved hanging apertures, simple joinery, and polychrome painted finishes or milk paint highlights.

Authentic period examples demonstrate signs of manual wear, such as wood erosion from repeated blade friction, hand-cut iron nails, unrefined reverse surfaces, and paint loss in high-contact areas.

These wall-mountable utilitarian objects are displayed in modern rustic kitchens or dining areas as textural wall art, mounted individually or grouped alongside other wooden culinary implements.

To preserve original paint surfaces and wood integrity, clean gently using a dry soft brush, avoid water or chemical detergents, and store the object away from direct heat sources and high humidity.
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