Designer:  Don Shoemaker (1920 - 1990)

Item: Live Edge Cutting Board

Manufactured by: Don Shoemaker

Country of origin: Mexico

Year made: 1950s

Materials: Cocobolo wood

Dimensions: ¾” x 11 ¼” x 6 ½”  

Description:  Here is a rare live edge or free edge cutting board by Don Shoemaker.  Most of his cutting boards were made in a few basic and repeated designs which can be found in the marketplace.  However, this is a unique one-of-a-kind work. This is a heavy object made to withstand the rigors of regular kitchen use, which it has seen. We have never seen another like this.  It retains the original correct label as shown in the photos. A much less expensive alternative to a Wharton Esherick cutting board, which this resembles.

Condition: Very good used condition with authentic blade use marks.