Decorative ornament - Netherlands - Speculaas plank

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Elena Napoleone
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Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.

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A genuine 19th century speculaas plank in wood from the Netherlands, used by a baker and featuring a Vrijster and Vrijer image, dating 1800–1850, a strong historical piece for display and study.

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This authentic speculaas mold was actually used by a baker. It's a 19th-century mold for shaping speculaas cookies. This mold was part of the Schelberg collection exhibited at the Palthehuis in Oldenzaal in 1972. See this website for a larger selection from this collection.
This heavy board features an image of a 'Spinster' and a 'Suitor'
Much has been described by J.J. Schilstra, 'koekplanken' 1961.

This authentic speculaas mold was actually used by a baker. It's a 19th-century mold for shaping speculaas cookies. This mold was part of the Schelberg collection exhibited at the Palthehuis in Oldenzaal in 1972. See this website for a larger selection from this collection.
This heavy board features an image of a 'Spinster' and a 'Suitor'
Much has been described by J.J. Schilstra, 'koekplanken' 1961.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
1106 g
Title additional information
Speculaas plank
Number of items
1
Material
Wood
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Colour
Brown
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
470 mm
Width
127 mm
Depth
36 mm
Estimated period
1800-1850
The NetherlandsVerified
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Object sold
Private

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