An extremely rare 17th C. Frisian "kerbschnitt" "comb-holder" given as a wedding present in 1679.
€ 750
Ref.:
23487
An oakwood "comb-holder". High 39 cm. Wide 28 cm. Width of opening 10 cm. Frontside decorated with very fine " kerbschnitt " -work, typical for Friesland. On the lower rim the text:"ANNO GRIET EN HENDRICK 1679 ". This so called "kammenbak" was used to store items for the care of hair, such as combs, brushes, shaving utensils etc. Apparently it was given as a wedding present. It has sustained some damage over the centuries and on the back an old repair is visible.