Northeastern Woodlands Maple Burl Ladle (off-set handle)

Circa: 1760-1780
Size: 6 3/8" (oal); 4" W x 3 1/2" (bowl)
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Sometimes it’s the quirky ones that capture your heart.

I first saw this Eastern Woodlands ladle over 20 years ago when I was doing research for my burl book and I instantly fell in love with this simple, quirky ladle with its decidedly off-centered handle.

However, what looks like a stylistic quirk is actually an ergonomic consideration given that these ladles are draw scoops. Where one cups the back of the bowl with one’s fingers and one’s thumb cross-braces it over the base of the handle. So it’s a perfect fit for a righty.

The species of the burl is undetermined. It’s not ash, maple or elm which would be more typical. The surface is remarkably smooth … like buttah. Who couldn’t love it!!!

Literature: Illustrated and discussed in North American Burl Treen, page 180, plate 9/29

Provenance: Monty Silver; Steve Powers; Peter Brams; Steve Powers; Private Collection Santa Fe

HIGH RESOLUTION AND ADDITIONAL IMAGES ARE AVAILABLE.

Condition: Excellent with wear comensurate with age, with a stable hairline running down the center of the bowl. Maintains a complex patina. Comes with custom mount.

Price: $1,800.00

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