{"product_id":"antique-chefs-knife-board-scottish-leather-sharpener-kitchen-victorian","title":"Antique Chef's Knife Board, Scottish, Leather, Sharpener, Kitchen, Victorian","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Stock # 26196\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is an antique chef's knife board. A Scottish, leather and pine blade sharpener and cleaner, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eA fascinating chef or butcher's knife board, used for cleaning and sharpening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDisplays a desirable aged patina, with a gently time-worn appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003ePine frame presents deep caramel hues and fine grain interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDark tanned leather cushion bears original blade marks from use\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDomed top dressed with a cast iron plate, bearing the maker's name J \u0026amp; A McFarlane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eThis particular model is the Albert Knife Board, named for Queen Victoria's husband\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eIn period, abrasive powder would be placed upon the leather cushion to remove tarnish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eBefore the advent of stainless steel, such boards helped retain sharp edges and clean surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eHanging loop within the domed plate ideal for wall mounting or display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a delightful antique knife board, bearing an original patina from use in a butcher's shop or as a chef's kitchen aid. Delivered ready to display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMax Width: 14.5cm (5.75'')\u003cbr\u003eMax Depth: 45cm (17.75'')\u003cbr\u003eMax Height: 2.5cm (1'')\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"London Fine Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57468921971061,"sku":"26196","price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0385\/9077\/files\/26196-1.jpg?v=1785777944","url":"https:\/\/www.londonfine.co.uk\/products\/antique-chefs-knife-board-scottish-leather-sharpener-kitchen-victorian","provider":"London Fine Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}