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Welsh Sycamore Dairy Bowl of Large Size
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Welsh Sycamore Dairy Bowl of Large Size

18th century
Sold 24 August 2024 · Havard and Havard
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A splendid, 18 inch diameter, sycamore dairy bowl of typical form with slightly sloping rim and three incised lines to the exterior, standing on a shallow foot. One historic repair, the variation in colour from pale to dark brown intensified by the rich depth of patina. Welsh, circa 1780-1820.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
46cm (18.11")
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Havard and Havard has dated this Large Antique Wooden Dairy Bowl to the 18th Century.

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SA1033504
Description
A splendid, 18 inch diameter, sycamore dairy bowl of typical form with slightly sloping rim and three incised lines to the exterior, standing on a shallow foot.
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One historic repair, the variation in colour from pale to dark brown intensified by the rich depth of patina.
Havard and Havard

Welsh, circa 1780-1820.

Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Havard and Havard has dated this Large Antique Wooden Dairy Bowl to the 18th Century.

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Havard and Havard
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Specialists in welsh country furniture

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A large, round antique wooden dairy bowl made from sycamore, featuring a warm brown patina and subtle turned rings around the exterior. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A large, round antique wooden dairy bowl made from sycamore, featuring a warm brown patina and subtle turned rings around the exterior. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Welsh Sycamore Dairy Bowl of Large Size

Archive II A large, round antique wooden dairy bowl made from sycamore, featuring a warm brown patina and subtle turned rings around the exterior. View II
Archive III A large, round antique wooden dairy bowl made from sycamore, featuring a warm brown patina and subtle turned rings around the exterior. View III
Archive IV A large, round antique wooden dairy bowl made from sycamore, featuring a warm brown patina and subtle turned rings around the exterior. View IV
Archive V A large, round antique wooden dairy bowl made from sycamore, featuring a warm brown patina and subtle turned rings around the exterior. View V
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Havard and Havard

Havard and Havard
Telephone 07711 006399
Location
Penarth
Vale of Glamorgan
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/havardandhavard
Verified Since Dec 2021
Items For Sale 34
Items Sold 149
Havard and Havard
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A large, round antique wooden dairy bowl made from sycamore, featuring a warm brown patina and subtle turned rings around the exterior.
Welsh Sycamore Dairy Bowl of Large Size
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A large, round antique wooden dairy bowl made from sycamore, featuring a warm brown patina and subtle turned rings around the exterior.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Bowls
  • Period18th century
  • StylePrimitive Country
  • MaterialSycamore
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsLathe-turned body, Incised concentric lines, Shallow sloping walls, Exposed grain pattern
  • SizeH 17 cm (7 in) x W 46 cm (18 in)

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A dairy bowl is a traditional utility vessel historically used in country houses and farms for setting milk to allow the cream to rise to the top for skimming. These large vessels were crafted from durable local timbers, frequently sycamore, due to the woods resistance to splitting and its lack of strong odours or tastes that might taint dairy produce.

These bowls were typically turned green on a pole lathe from domestic hardwoods such as sycamore, maple, or beech, and subsequently left to season. The turning process resulted in thin, lightweight walls finished with incised rings or scribe lines for decoration, often showing tool marks left by the woodturner.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of age such as genuine surface patina, historical usage wear, knife scars, and shrinkage cracks. Examination of the base reveals the characteristic dimple or nipple from lathe turning, while hand-carved elements display subtle irregularities absent in mass-produced items.

An antique dairy bowl brings warmth and texture to contemporary spaces when used as a sculptural centrepiece on a dining table or displayed on open kitchen shelving. Its neutral wood tones complement both minimalist and rustic aesthetics, serving as a functional vessel for storing fruit or linens.

Antique woodenware should be kept away from direct sunlight, central heating sources, and extreme humidity fluctuations to prevent cracking. Maintenance involves occasional treatment with food-safe mineral oil or beeswax to nourish the wood fibres, while washing must be restricted to a quick wipe with a damp cloth rather than soaking in water.
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