Antique Danish Wooden Mangle Board with Horse, 1750-1800

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Description

Danish mangle board (clothing and bedding press) dated from ca. 1750-1800.

Made of wood richly decorated with hand-carved geometric patterns … Read more Danish mangle board (clothing and bedding press) dated from ca. 1750-1800.

Made of wood richly decorated with hand-carved geometric patterns and a horse as handle. with original red and green paint. The horse is without paint.
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The wooden mangle board has a long tradition in Europe and especially the Scandinavian countries and goes back to at least the mid 15th century. In the 17th you find more richly decorated mangle boards and painted with one to three colors. They now became a courtship gift offered by the man to his bride-to-be prior to the wedding day. The production of mangle board peaked at the end of the 18th century.
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Measurements
Height: 19 cm
Length: 55 cm
Width: 13-15 cm

The mangle board is in a very good condition, especially considering its age.
Very lovely patina! See less