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BELLE EPOQUE

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A C19th Dutch carved gingerbread mold or more technically a 'speculaasplank'!


These wooden planks were relief carved with different decorations and used to make spiced biscuits for St Nicholas' Eve on December 5th in Flanders. This example shows a young suitor in traditional dress and the biscuit made from this would be given to the object of a man's affections - if she accepted the biscuit, she reciprocated his feelings!


As pieces of folk art they're now rather collectable and they make wonderful kitchen decoration - especially considering the scale of this example which is in excellent condition.


H - 99cm; W - 33cm

  • Period:
    • Price: £95.00
    • €111 Euro
    • $129 US Dollar
  • Location: Surrey
    • Dimensions: H: 99cm (38.98in)
    • W: 33cm (12.99in)
    • D: 0cm (0.00in)