1900s ~ SCIE Perfect 801905 S.G.D.G. ~ Baguette Slicer Knife Guillotine ~ French Antique Hand-Made Wooden Bread Cutting Board with Hinged Bread Knife

Lovely Rustic French Vintage Bread Cutting Board/Baguette Slicer with metal fasteners that hinge the Knife to the wooden base. The serrated stainless steel blade with the base made of solid wood.  The half moon blade sits within the metal base and drops down into the slot in the wooden base.

The metal based is marked/inscribed on the side edges as follows:  1 side says "SCIE PERFECT" and the other side says "801905 Bte SGDG".  This abbreviation means "Sans garantie du gouvernement" which is the legal notice releasing them from liability as it's a patented device and 801905 is the patent number.    This was made in used between the timeframe of 1844-1968.   

This piece was traditionally used in French restaurants/bistros/large family homes for chopping fresh bread baguettes.  It's a fantastic piece for display or if you sharpen the knife blade you could reuse it.   A thoughtful gift for a chef or a great accent to a farmhouse rustic kitchen look.  

--- Condition ---

In overall rustic vintage condition. As mentioned, the piece has been cleaned with natural dish soap and warm water then finished with all natural miss mustard seed cannabis oil. This piece has lived a full life and is completely distressed with many decorative imperfections as it's clear this is handmade. There are scratches on the metal part of the knife but it's been cleaned and the wood has many rustic blemishes (nicks, holes, black surface marks, cracks and dents in the wood). In my opinion, all these decorative blemishes just add to it's charm and beauty. Please take a look at the photos closely and use zoom for detail.

--- Measurements & Weight  ---

Approximate longest measurements Body 38 cm length x  19 cm height (x 13 cm width & 1,200 grams not including packaging weight

--- Additional Notes ---

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