Gloria N. Greenwald Antiques & Folk Art
We have been dealing in early 18th & 19th century country antiques and folk art since 1989. The major Americana antique shows of the Northeast were a focus for many years. Having retired from the show circuit in 2006, we now concentrate on selling privately and online. We deal primarily in country smalls including painted boxes and bowls, lighting, iron and tinware, and baskets. We look for makers who understood form and function, even when handcrafting rather primitive objects. Our preference is for pieces that please the eye AND perform a function.
19th c., Make-do Tiger Maple Bread Board
This early board moved down from generation to generation. It is tiger maple wood, a very hard wood. Over time, with repeated use, wooden bread boards develop a patina. As flour and dough were worked on the surface, they became embedded in the wood grain, creating a whitish appearance. The board has an early make-do repair which made it very tight and strong. It remained in use on both sides as the embedded flour confirms. A small piece is missing off the shoulder near the handle. It is 19" h x 9 1/2 x a mere 1/8" thick. An outstanding early country piece with a beautiful patina.
Price: SOLD THANK YOU!
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