Shaker Knife Sharpening Box Presented here, a Shaker Knife Sharpening Box of very pleasing proportions. Tombstone top, oversize hanging hole so box could be hung on a peg and a drop dead gorgeous dry patina. Size is 15-1/2" high x 8-1/2" wide x 2-3/4" deep. The tapered, sloping sides give an elegant simplicity to this utilitarian object. In the days before stainless steel, the kitchen cutlery had to be regulary cleaned with a bath brick or other abrasive that was kept in the knife board pocket. The board was placed flat on a table and kitchen knives and cutlery were scoured on the upper part. The center part where the knives would be cleaned appears to be made of a hardwood, mahogany, I believe which would be much stronger than the soft pine the rest of the box is made of. This is a very ingenious concept that certainly works. Purchased out of a private collection where it has resided for many years. Ex: Darrow School, Mount Lebanon Shaker Community, New Lebanon, NY. R8C17007 0521 Questions? Ask the Ferret!
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