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Hand Hewn Wooden Bowl
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Hand Hewn Wooden Bowl

19th century
Sold 26 September 2024 · The Ark Stores
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Description

An enormous antique wooden bowl

Hand hewn

Old hole in the side with remains of old metal repair

Historic woodworm holes treated as a precaution

Date of Manufacture

The Ark Stores has dated this Hand Hewn Wooden Bowl to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
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SA1083639
Description
An enormous antique wooden bowl

Hand hewn

Old hole in the side with remains of old metal repair

Historic woodworm holes treated as a precaution

Date of Manufacture

The Ark Stores has dated this Hand Hewn Wooden Bowl to the 19th Century.

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
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SA1083639
The Ark Stores
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016
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A large, shallow, hand-hewn wooden bowl with a weathered brown surface and a split in the center sits on concrete against a brick wall. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A large, shallow, hand-hewn wooden bowl with a weathered brown surface and a split in the center sits on concrete against a brick wall. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Hand Hewn Wooden Bowl

Archive II A large, shallow, hand-hewn wooden bowl with a weathered brown surface and a split in the center sits on concrete against a brick wall. View II
Archive III A large, shallow, hand-hewn wooden bowl with a weathered brown surface and a split in the center sits on concrete against a brick wall. View III
Archive IV A large, shallow, hand-hewn wooden bowl with a weathered brown surface and a split in the center sits on concrete against a brick wall. View IV
Archive V A large, shallow, hand-hewn wooden bowl with a weathered brown surface and a split in the center sits on concrete against a brick wall. View V
Archive VI A large, shallow, hand-hewn wooden bowl with a weathered brown surface and a split in the center sits on concrete against a brick wall. View VI
Archive VII A large, shallow, hand-hewn wooden bowl with a weathered brown surface and a split in the center sits on concrete against a brick wall. View VII
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The Ark Stores
Telephone 01428 641817
Location
Town Car Park
Haslemere
Surrey
GU27 2HG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ark
Verified Since Jun 2016
Items For Sale 55
Items Sold 704
The Ark Stores
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Location: Town Car Park, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 2HG, United Kingdom
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A large, shallow, hand-hewn wooden bowl with a weathered brown surface and a split in the center sits on concrete against a brick wall.
Hand Hewn Wooden Bowl
Ref: SA1083639
A large, shallow, hand-hewn wooden bowl with a weathered brown surface and a split in the center sits on concrete against a brick wall.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Bowls
  • Period19th century
  • StylePrimitive Country
  • MaterialElm, Pine, Hardwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsAdze marks, Tool hewn texture, Circular form, Splits and shrinkage cracks
  • SizeH 25 cm (10 in) x W 64 cm (25 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

FAQs

Hand-hewn wooden bowls, often referred to as dough bowls or troughs, were utilitarian domestic vessels carved from a single block of timber using traditional adzes and gouges. Historically, they were essential kitchen and homestead implements utilised for kneading bread dough, mixing ingredients, and general food preparation.

These bowls were traditionally fashioned from indigenous hardwoods and softwoods such as elm, maple, beech, pine, or sycamore, selected for their grain density and resistance to splitting. Craftsmen used hand tools like adzes to hollow out the interior and shape the exterior, leaving characteristic adze marks on the surface.

Authentic pieces exhibit irregularities in symmetry and tool marks consistent with manual hewing rather than modern lathe turning. Genuine age is indicated by dry, patinated timber surfaces, historical wear patterns, shrinkage cracks, and traces of historic use such as flour residue or knife scores.

A primitive wooden bowl functions effectively as a sculptural centrepiece when placed on a dining table or sideboard, either left empty to showcase its texture or filled with seasonal botanicals, dried fruit, or smooth river stones. Its organic form introduces warmth and tactile contrast into minimalist, rustic, or transitional spaces.

Antique treen should be cleaned exclusively with a dry or barely damp, lint-free cloth to remove dust, avoiding soaking or exposure to water which causes wood to warp or split. Periodic application of food-safe mineral oil or beeswax helps nourish the dry timber and maintain the historical patina.
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