Eastern Great Lakes Woodlands Ash Burl Ladle

Circa: 1760-1780
Size: 7 5/8" (oal); (bowl) 6" W x 5"
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This paddle illustrates an ideal surface and wear pattern. The bowl is dry and as we approach the handle it gets progressively darker from contact with the oils in one's hand. You can even see a feathering out of the darker color where contact with the outer edge of the palm would occur.

Literature: Illustrated and discussed in North American Burl Treen, page 180, plate 9/28

Provenance: Ontario Collection; Steve Powers; Peter Brams; Steve Powers; Private Collection Santa Fe

HIGH RESOLUTION AND ADDITIONAL IMAGES ARE AVAILABLE.

Condition: Excellent with wear comensurate with age. Maintains a dark, complex patina with nice burnishing along the highpoints. Comes with custom mount.

Price: $1,600.00

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