18th c. French Dough Bowl

France, 19th Century

$495

Antique Rare Wood

Three hundred years, and still here. This dough bowl was carved in Toulouse in 1720 from a single block of wood, made to hold dough for daily bread in a farmhouse kitchen. The surface now bears the marks of centuries of use, including a hole at the bottom that speaks to its long, laboring life. Rare pieces like this were built for work, not preservation, which makes its survival remarkable. Sylvie treats it as a decor object, a fragment of living history with three centuries carried in its grain.

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Age:: 19th Century
Country of Origin:: France
Material:: Wood
Dimensions:: 7.5" H x 24.0" W x 18.0" D
Weight Range:: 4 lbs

Notes from Sylvie:

Please note, dear collector, this is a decor piece, not a functional one. After centuries the wood is porous and there is a hole in the bottom. Past woodworm holes, repairs, cracks, patina, and stains all add to its character.

All items are final sale.