Flax breaker

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Date:1800 - 1900 (c.)

Description:This is a beech-wood red-painted flax breaker of typical form. It rests on tapering solid end-supports with stretchers. It is British. Height 565mm, Length 976mm, Width 161mm


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1770s
Horn beaker
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1800s
Butcher's block
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1830s
Two lackeys candleholder - side view
Two lackeys candleholder - side view

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1870s
Lamp base
Lamp base

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1890s
Lamp base
Lamp base

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1920s
Bargeware style painted jug
Bargeware style painted jug

This is a galvanised iron four-quart oil can, later painted in the manner of bargeware ...

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Source: Compton Verney House Trust

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