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Welsh Sycamore Egg Bowl Ladle
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Welsh Sycamore Egg Bowl Ladle

19th century
Description

A Welsh sycamore ladle (Lletwad), unusually, the bowl is egg-shaped rather than rounded.

In excellent condition with a fine colour and surface.

West Wales, circa 1880-1900.

Physical Dimensions
Height
36.5cm (14.37")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Havard and Havard has dated this Welsh Sycamore Egg Ladle to the 1880s.

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SA904371
Description
A Welsh sycamore ladle (Lletwad), unusually, the bowl is egg-shaped rather than rounded.

In excellent condition with a fine colour and surface.

West Wales, circa 1880-1900.

Height
36.5cm (14.37")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Havard and Havard has dated this Welsh Sycamore Egg Ladle to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA904371
Havard and Havard
Havard and Havard
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2021

Specialists in welsh country furniture

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A hand-carved antique Welsh sycamore wooden ladle featuring an oval bowl and a long handle terminating in a hook.
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Archive I A hand-carved antique Welsh sycamore wooden ladle featuring an oval bowl and a long handle terminating in a hook.

Welsh Sycamore Egg Bowl Ladle

Archive II A hand-carved antique Welsh sycamore wooden ladle featuring an oval bowl and a long handle terminating in a hook. View II
Archive III A hand-carved antique Welsh sycamore wooden ladle featuring an oval bowl and a long handle terminating in a hook. View III
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Havard and Havard

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

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/havardandhavard
Verified Since Dec 2021
Items For Sale 34
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Havard and Havard
Havard and Havard
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A hand-carved antique Welsh sycamore wooden ladle featuring an oval bowl and a long handle terminating in a hook.
Welsh Sycamore Egg Bowl Ladle
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A hand-carved antique Welsh sycamore wooden ladle featuring an oval bowl and a long handle terminating in a hook.
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  • ObjectTreen Ladle
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWelsh Folk Art
  • MaterialSycamore
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsEgg-shaped bowl, Hooked handle terminal, Hand-carved surface
  • SizeH 36.5 cm (14 in) x W 7 cm (3 in)

This Welsh folk art treen ladle belongs to the late nineteenth century, dating from the period around 1880. Made from sycamore, the piece displays a warm brown timber colour with a smooth finish across the hand-carved surface. Distinctive physical characteristics visible on the item include an egg-shaped bowl, a long handle with visible tool marks, and a distinctive hooked handle terminal at the top. The piece measures 36.5 cm high and 7 cm wide. In a contemporary home, this antique wooden ladle provides functional or decorative utility when displayed on a kitchen island. The handmade construction shows natural variations in the wood grain and subtle surface wear from age and handling. This rustic farmhouse utensil exhibits traditional craftsmanship originating from West Wales, combining practical utility with historical character suited for display or collection.

FAQs

A Welsh sycamore egg bowl ladle is a traditional hand-carved wooden utensil, historically crafted in rural Wales for kitchen, dairy, or serving duties.

Welsh treen utensils were predominantly carved from native British hardwoods, particularly sycamore, as it does not impart flavour or odour into food.

Authentic pieces feature asymmetrical carving marks, natural wear patterns around the bowl rim, smooth patination from historic handling, and hooked terminals designed for hanging.

Treen ladles can be displayed upright in stoneware jars on kitchen counters, hung on wall peg racks, or placed inside open shelving units to add natural texture.

Clean gently with a soft dry or slightly damp cloth without soaking in water, and periodically apply food-safe mineral oil or natural beeswax to nourish the timber.
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