Bidspirit auction | National Washboard Co. Double Sided

National Washboard Co. Double Sided Wooden Washboard No. 824 The Silver King - An antique double-sided wooden washboard produced by the National Washboard Co. featuring two distinct scrubbing surfaces. The rectangular frame is constructed from light-colored wood, likely pine, with a mortise and tenon joinery design. One side of the washboard features a corrugated metal surface partially overlaid with six vertical wooden dowels. The top crest board on this side is stenciled in black ink with the text National Washboard Co. No 824 TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. MADE IN U. S. A. MEMPHIS CHICAGO. A faded red stenciled word reading NATIONAL is visible behind the primary black text. The reverse side features a standard corrugated metal surface with a notched wooden soap shelf at the top. The top crest board on this side is stenciled in black ink with the text THE SILVER KING contained within a decorative rectangular border, alongside TOP NOTCH and SOAP SAVING SANITARY FRONT DRAIN. The metal surfaces exhibit a dark, oxidized finish.Width: 12.5 inchesHeight: 24.5 inches.