Humble, Beautiful Antique Carved Wooden Spoon / Butter Paddle orange ceramic Pencil and watercolor on natural

Pencil and watercolor on natural colored construction paper

with what appear to be the initials of his maker subtly carved into his belly

and they are quite fine little things

Otherwise the wood

Humble, Beautiful Antique Carved Wooden Spoon / Butter Paddle orange ceramic Pencil and watercolor on naturalOne challenge about selling things online it is very hard to communicate how they feel in one's hand; this old hand carved spoon, worn completely smooth, is a complete joy to hold. With its short handle I believe it is a butter paddle, but could be used for all sorts of things. A humble but to my sensibilities very beautiful thing. 7 1 8" l x 2 5 8" w x 5 8" thick and in excellent antique condition with a wonderful patina.