Since these old schoolhouse writing slates are no longer practical to use as originally intended, they now serve nicely as message boards, display or as toy writing tablets for children. 

 I AM VERY SORRY ABOUT THE GLARE CIRCLES FROM THE CAMERA. The sun was still rising. 

This one is in AMAZING CONDITION and measures 23" long x 23" wide with a 1" thick dovetailed oak frame and a VERY Convenient 20" shelf in front to hold chalk.  The slate is beautiful, clean, quite thick, heavy and is a double-sided REAL SLATE surface within a well-made solid oak wood frame.

Both the frame and the slate are in EXCELLENT condition. The slate has some tiny flecks of blue paint, but these can be removed if desired.  There were some scratches, but when the slate was cleaned they were disappeared. 

The pictures show both sides of the slate. The frame is already wired to be hung up or you can also hang it from two screw eyes on the top.  This chalkboard comes from the schoolhouse on our property.  It has been conserved, pictures are attached

Our family has owned this still working farm for over 240 years.  We're selling some of the many antiques, primitives, tools, collectibles, etc. that have been stored away or we have too many of.  These sales also help with the major repairs and renovation we had to do to the main house last year.

ALWAYS Combined and Best Method Shipping.  If I can ship for less I will refund the difference to you PayPal. FedEx is almost always less than the quoted eBay cost of Priority Mail for heavy items and for those living a distance from beautiful Virginia.