Antique Treen Scandinavian Love Token Linen Flax Sword Beater Initialled & Dated 1835
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A Beautiful Antique Treen Scandinavian Love Token Linen Flax Sword Beater Initialled & Dated 1835. Wonderful Decorative Details With A Heart Shaped Cut Out At The End.
A flax sword beater is a tool traditionally used in the processing of flax fibres to prepare them for spinning into linen. It is part of the historical flax production process, which involves several steps to separate the valuable fibres from the woody parts of the flax plant.
This particular example has the initials of two people, a date of 1835 and a heart shaped cut out at the end, suggesting that this may well have been gifted as a form of love token.
A wonderful piece which oozes history and charm, and makes for a delightful decorative interiors piece now.
Condition is good, commensurate with age and use. Structurally sound. Signs of old woodwork and some areas of wear to be expected.
Measures 61cm
Weighs 250 grams