Antique French Oak Washboard with Paddle and Kneeling Stool, c.1920 majolica Some manufacturing issues including small

Some manufacturing issues including small inclusions under the glaze

It anchors a table or shelf while adding depth and warmth through its tone and form

chips or crazing

no discoloration

or raised serving dish

Antique French Oak Washboard with Paddle and Kneeling Stool, c.1920 majolica Some manufacturing issues including smallA rare early twentieth century French domestic washing set in solid oak, comprising a traditional washboard, washing paddle, and kneeling stool. Sets of this kind were used before widespread mechanised laundry, allowing linens to be scrubbed by hand at low basins or outdoor wash stations. The survival of all three elements together gives this piece strong decorative and documentary interest. The sculptural simplicity of the forms makes it especially