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Description
This Victorian-era cheese slice was designed for daily ritual: the quiet ceremony of cutting a proper wedge. Set upon a …
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This Victorian-era cheese slice was designed for daily ritual: the quiet ceremony of cutting a proper wedge. Set upon a sturdy wooden base, its cool marble slab was thoughtfully incorporated to keep cheese firm while slicing — a small but clever detail from a time when craftsmanship met necessity.
An elegant cast iron arm arches above, once guiding a taut wire cleanly through a wheel. Today, the wire is no longer present and would need to be replaced for functional use, but the sculptural quality of the form remains entirely intact.
What truly sets this piece apart is its wear. The wood base bears the gentle marks of years in service; the marble shows soft surface character; the iron carries a deep, honest patina. It is the kind of authentic aging that cannot be reproduced — only earned over generations.
Hand selected in England and imported with care, this cheese slice now lends itself beautifully to decorative life. Imagine it styled on a kitchen counter layered with linens and breadboards, in a pantry vignette, or displayed in a shop as a nod to traditional foodways. It is utilitarian history — tactile, storied, and quietly striking.
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- Dimensions
- 23ʺW × 8.5ʺD × 14ʺH
- Period
- 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Cast Iron
- Marble
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Good antique condition consistent with age and use. The wooden base shows surface wear, small marks, and tonal variation commensurate … moreGood antique condition consistent with age and use. The wooden base shows surface wear, small marks, and tonal variation commensurate with its Victorian era. The marble slab remains intact and stable. The cast iron arm carries a rich, aged patina. The slicing wire is not present and would need to be replaced for functional use. Structurally sound and beautifully timeworn. less
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