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Norwegian Ale Bowl

19th century
Sold 21 May 2025 · Colin Brand Antiques
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Description

Norwegian Ale Bowl with fabulous old repairs as shown c1870

Bought in Bergen, Norway

Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Ale Bowl to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
23.5cm (9.25")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1086556
Dealers Internal Reference
CRB/JR2109
Dealers Notes

Colin Brand Antiques Est. 1984

Description
Norwegian Ale Bowl with fabulous old repairs as shown c1870

Bought in Bergen, Norway

Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Ale Bowl to the 19th Century.

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
23.5cm (9.25")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1086556
Dealers Internal Ref
CRB/JR2109
Colin Brand Antiques
Colin Brand Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2014

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An antique wooden ale bowl with two flat carved lug handles and a dark interior patina. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique wooden ale bowl with two flat carved lug handles and a dark interior patina. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Norwegian Ale Bowl

Archive II An antique wooden ale bowl with two flat carved lug handles and a dark interior patina. View II
Archive III An antique wooden ale bowl with two flat carved lug handles and a dark interior patina. View III
Archive IV An antique wooden ale bowl with two flat carved lug handles and a dark interior patina. View IV
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Colin Brand Antiques

Colin Brand Antiques
Telephone 07786 922 409
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Stow on the Wold
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/colinbrand
Verified Since Apr 2014
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Colin Brand Antiques
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An antique wooden ale bowl with two flat carved lug handles and a dark interior patina.
Norwegian Ale Bowl
Ref: SA1086556
An antique wooden ale bowl with two flat carved lug handles and a dark interior patina.
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  • ObjectTreen
  • Period19th century
  • StyleScandinavian Folk Art
  • MaterialBirch, Pine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsLug handles, Turned body, Metal repair staple
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 23.5 cm (9 in)

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A Norwegian ale bowl, often called a bolle or kakebolle, was a traditional wooden vessel used for serving ale during communal gatherings, weddings, and seasonal celebrations in rural Scandinavia.

These vessels were typically turned from dense native hardwoods such as birch, burl, or pine, often utilising foot-operated lathes and hand-carved details for the handles.

Authentic pieces exhibit tool marks from hand-turning, genuine age-related patination, historic repairs such as metal staples, and characteristic Scandinavian decorative motifs on the handles.

It functions effectively as a sculptural centrepiece on a dining table or console, contrasting with contemporary surfaces while highlighting organic textures.

To preserve the wood, keep the item away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, treating it occasionally with food-safe mineral oil or beeswax if the timber appears dry.
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