Butter ladle (or paddle)
Butter ladle (or paddle)

Butter ladle (or paddle)

Manufacturer
Unidentified maker
Material
wood
Dimensions
Overall: 2 × 9 × 5 1/4 in. (5.1 × 22.9 × 13.3 cm)
Creation Date
circa 1700 – 1800
Description
Carved treenware butter ladle with flared shallow bowl and flat handle with knob terminal.
Marks/Inscription
Remnants of collector's label affixed to object.
Provenance
Collection of New-York Historical Society
Kitchen Artifact ID
INV.6549
Institutional Collection
New-York Historical Society