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Sycamore Dairy Bowl and Spoon
For sale by Baggott & Co.
for sale €696     $756
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Sycamore Dairy Bowl and Spoon

19th century
For Sale by Baggott & Co.
Description

A sycamore dairy bowl and spoon

Pole-lathe turned bowl with incised turning marks to base. Spoon made from a single piece of sycamore. Bowls such as this were turned using freshly sawn sycamore, rather than seasoned and hardened wood, chosen as it was said not to taint the food and to have antibacterial qualities.

English or Welsh, circa 1800-1830

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Declaration

Baggott & Co. has dated this Antique Sycamore Dairy Bowl to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1238998
Dealers Internal Reference
BCSL1600
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England:

Huntsman’s Yard, Sheep Street, Stow on the Wold, GL54 1AA

01451 830 370

Scotland:

Keepers House, Auchencairn, Castle Douglas, DG7 1QZ

07881 823 369

Description
A sycamore dairy bowl and spoon

Pole-lathe turned bowl with incised turning marks to base. Spoon made from a single piece of sycamore.

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Bowls such as this were turned using freshly sawn sycamore, rather than seasoned and hardened wood, chosen as it was said not to taint the food and to have antibacterial qualities.
Baggott & Co.

English or Welsh, circa 1800-1830

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

Baggott & Co. has dated this Antique Sycamore Dairy Bowl to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1238998
Dealers Internal Ref
BCSL1600
Baggott & Co.
Baggott & Co.
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2019

Dealers in antiques and decorative interiors based in the cotswolds and scotland

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Archive I A large hand-turned pale sycamore wooden dairy bowl containing a single carved wooden spoon.

Sycamore Dairy Bowl and Spoon

Archive II A large hand-turned pale sycamore wooden dairy bowl containing a single carved wooden spoon. View II
Archive III A large hand-turned pale sycamore wooden dairy bowl containing a single carved wooden spoon. View III
Archive IV A large hand-turned pale sycamore wooden dairy bowl containing a single carved wooden spoon. View IV
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Baggott & Co.

Baggott & Co.
Telephone 07881 823 369
Location
Two locations:

Huntsmans Yard
Sheep Street
Stow-on-the-Wold
Gloucestershire
GL54 1AA

The Keepers House
Auchencairn
Castle Douglas
DG7 1QZ

United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/leslieandbaggott
Verified Since Feb 2019
Items For Sale 261
Items Sold 10
Baggott & Co.
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Location: Two locations:, , Huntsmans Yard, Sheep Street, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, GL54 1AA, , The Keepers House, Auchencairn, Castle Douglas, DG7 1QZ, , United Kingdom
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A large hand-turned pale sycamore wooden dairy bowl containing a single carved wooden spoon.
Sycamore dairy bowl and spoon
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A large hand-turned pale sycamore wooden dairy bowl containing a single carved wooden spoon.
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  • ObjectWooden Bowls
  • Period19th century
  • StyleCountry Vernacular
  • MaterialSycamore
  • ColourPale Honey
  • MotifsConcentric turned grooves, Hand-carved spoon, Shallow wide rim
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 42 cm (17 in)

A nineteenth-century country vernacular dairy bowl and spoon crafted from sycamore in a pale honey colour. The pole-lathe turned bowl has a shallow wide rim with incised concentric turned grooves circling the exterior, and sits on a wooden surface against a rough stone wall. A hand-carved wooden spoon rests inside the vessel, pointing upwards towards the right edge. The timber shows natural grain variations, soft surface wear, and weathering consistent with age. Measuring 10 cm high and 42 cm wide, the bowl provides a practical and decorative storage option for everyday domestic items. In a contemporary home, this rustic farmhouse piece sits comfortably on a kitchen island, dining table, or open shelving unit. It offers versatile function for holding small produce, dried goods, or kitchen accessories, while bringing natural texture and historical character to modern interior schemes. The paired spoon completes the ensemble, providing an authentic display accent that highlights traditional rural craftsmanship and historic utility.

FAQs

An antique sycamore dairy bowl is a hand-turned shallow wooden vessel traditionally used in 18th and 19th-century dairies for setting milk and skimming cream.

Sycamore is a dense, close-grained hardwood that does not impart odour or flavour to dairy products, making it the preferred timber for historic dairy treen.

Authentic pieces exhibit evidence of hand-turning, subtle asymmetrical warping from age and drying, scrubbed surface finishes, and gentle wear patterns along the rim and base.

These bowls serve as tactile centrepieces on a kitchen island, sideboard, or dining table, displaying seasonal produce or standing alone as sculptural folk art.

Avoid submerging the timber in water or applying synthetic detergents; clean gently with a slightly damp cloth and condition periodically with food-safe natural beeswax.
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