AMER WINTER 2018
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, February 8, 2018.
TWO CARVED AND PAINTED MANGLEBOARDS WITH HORSE SHAPED HANDLES, ACCOMPANIED BY TWO ROLLERS.Early 19th century, Scandinavia, probably Denmark. The first, a beech example in red and blue paint intricately carved with star and pinwheel rondels of Gothic design, alternating with carved, fluted molded semi-circles, carved scrolling and floral vinery all within a molded border. The standing horse handle, carved from the solid, in front of which are two rectangular panels; the uppermost with painted initials "PKT" and "SDM", identifying the betrothed couple. The second panel with the carved date, "1813". This mangleboard is accompanied by a turned beech roller pin. The second, painted in forest green and red, carved in shallow relief with pinwheel and star rondels, alternating with carved fans. A small rectangular panel carved with the initials "MHD". The full bodied standing horse handle, carved from the solid, and with a pinwheel rondel carved on the right shoulder. The under-surface of the oak mangleboard, additionally carved with small monograms, believed to be "DDS" and "DC". This example is accompanied by a turned oak roller pin. SIZE: 27" l x 5-1/4" w. 28-3/4" l x 4-5/8" w. Rollers: 24" l. CONDITION: All are structurally intact, surfaces untouched. With good rich patina, very good overall. 52935-7 HMG (2,000-2,500)