Primitive Hand-Carved Wooden Spoon Rest | Early American Hearth Utensil
A striking hand-carved wooden kitchen tool, likely 19th century or earlier, with a wide shallow bowl and an elegantly hooked handle. Its irregular form and rich surface patina suggest years of use beside the hearth — possibly as a spoon rest, ladle, or butter scoop.
The wood is worn to a soft sheen, with deep grain lines and darkened edges from age and heat exposure. Though modest in size, this piece feels quietly monumental — a testament to daily rituals and vernacular design.
Details:
Origin: Likely Early American or Northern European, 19th century or earlier
Material: Hand-carved hardwood
Dimensions: 8.25 × 5” / 21 × 12cm
Condition: Surface wear, burnished patina, and darkened areas from use — stable and sculptural
Perfect as a sculptural kitchen accent or as part of a wall-mounted utensil collection.
A striking hand-carved wooden kitchen tool, likely 19th century or earlier, with a wide shallow bowl and an elegantly hooked handle. Its irregular form and rich surface patina suggest years of use beside the hearth — possibly as a spoon rest, ladle, or butter scoop.
The wood is worn to a soft sheen, with deep grain lines and darkened edges from age and heat exposure. Though modest in size, this piece feels quietly monumental — a testament to daily rituals and vernacular design.
Details:
Origin: Likely Early American or Northern European, 19th century or earlier
Material: Hand-carved hardwood
Dimensions: 8.25 × 5” / 21 × 12cm
Condition: Surface wear, burnished patina, and darkened areas from use — stable and sculptural
Perfect as a sculptural kitchen accent or as part of a wall-mounted utensil collection.
A striking hand-carved wooden kitchen tool, likely 19th century or earlier, with a wide shallow bowl and an elegantly hooked handle. Its irregular form and rich surface patina suggest years of use beside the hearth — possibly as a spoon rest, ladle, or butter scoop.
The wood is worn to a soft sheen, with deep grain lines and darkened edges from age and heat exposure. Though modest in size, this piece feels quietly monumental — a testament to daily rituals and vernacular design.
Details:
Origin: Likely Early American or Northern European, 19th century or earlier
Material: Hand-carved hardwood
Dimensions: 8.25 × 5” / 21 × 12cm
Condition: Surface wear, burnished patina, and darkened areas from use — stable and sculptural
Perfect as a sculptural kitchen accent or as part of a wall-mounted utensil collection.