Antique 17-3/4" Beehive Butter Bowl, In Original Red Wash

Delightful primitive hand turned woodenware beehive butter bowl measuring 17" on one side and 17-3/4" on the other side, and is 5-1/4 inches deep. This wooden bowl is smooth and light weight with an original early red wash. The shape is slightly out of round from years of use, adding to the charm and character of the bowl. Slightly out of round by a 3/4 inch. The outside of bowl has a wide 3/4" lip.

Authentic antique wooden bowl, likely made in the USA circa 1820. Carved from a very light weight wood, this is a beautifully preserved large bowl.

This lovely country kitchen wooden bowl was used as a serving bowl, dough bowl, salad bowl, markings inside bowl reflect these traditions. In modern times this bowl can be used as a decorative bowl to fill with antique kitchen utensils or a stunning fruit bowl or centerpiece. Christmas time this bowl can be filled with bulbs and greenery. Is a nice addition to a farmhouse kitchen decor.

Condition:
The bowl was turned from a solid piece of wood. It is in very good condition with no cracks, or hairlines. The wood has developed a lovely aged patina from years of use. Signs of age and wear use make this is a unique rustic piece.

Please remember antique and vintage finds have age wear etc., they are not perfect.   Antique and vintage items can rarely be described as perfect, by the nature of the fact that they are 100+ years old and there are usually some signs of wear commensurate with age and use. 

 Our antiques are collectible and are not new and not reproductions, and have lived a long and eventful life and sometimes developing flaws.  Therefore, use and wear should be expected with these items, unless stated in description. We do not clean or alter unless stated in listing, and most times have been in storage for many decades picking up old age storage oxidation spots.

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