19th Century French Elm Dough Bowl with Hand-Carved Handle

$875

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This authentic antique French dough bowl was hand-carved in France circa 1880 from a single solid block of elm, a wood traditionally prized for bread-making due to its durability and resistance to splitting. The elongated oval form with thick walls and generous depth reflects its original use for mixing and kneading dough in a provincial kitchen. The bowl features integral carved handles at each end and retains visible adze and gouge marks from its hand-hewn construction. The surface shows a rich, naturally developed patina with darker areas from long use, along with age-related shrinkage cracks, old worm holes, and knot openings, all consistent with authentic antique characterThe bowl is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use. Today, this antique dough bowl works beautifully as a decorative centerpiece on a farmhouse table, kitchen island, or console, ideal for displaying fruit, bread, or seasonal arrangements in French country, rustic, or wabi-sabi interiors. 45.5″W x 16.25″D x 7″H

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