Butter ladle (or paddle)


Manufacturer
Unidentified maker
Material
wood
Dimensions
Overall: 8 1/8 x 3 3/4 x 3/4 in. ( 20.6 x 9.5 x 1.9 cm )
Creation Date
circa 1700 – 1800
Description
Carved treenware butter ladle with flat triangular bowl and handle with straight sides and square knob terminal.
Provenance
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Kitchen Artifact ID
INV.6420
Institutional Collection
New-York Historical Society