Antique
Rare
Wood
18th c. French Dough Bowl
France, 18th Century
$495
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.
Dimensions:
7.5" H x 24" W x 18" D
Material:
Wood
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.
Collector's Notice:
As antique and vintage pieces, items may show signs of age and wear. Minor variations from the images may occur unless otherwise noted. All sales are final.
