A large tray or board in well patinated elm, it is difficult to imagine the original use for this piece, there are no cut marks or wear to suggest its use as a cutting board, it is patinated on both sides which suggests there is no top or bottom to it and it has no handles to aid with carrying. It is , however, an extremely attractive piece and was perhaps for nothing more than raising a dish on the table.
English, circa 1800
Height 53 cm ( 21”)
Width 49 (19 1/4”)
A large tray or board in well patinated elm, it is difficult to imagine the original use for this piece, there are no cut marks or wear to suggest its use as a cutting board, it is patinated on both sides which suggests there is no top or bottom to it and it has no handles to aid with carrying. It is , however, an extremely attractive piece and was perhaps for nothing more than raising a dish on the table.
English, circa 1800
Height 53 cm ( 21”)
Width 49 (19 1/4”)
