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Massive Dated 1829 Swedish Birch Mixing Bowl
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Massive Dated 1829 Swedish Birch Mixing Bowl

19th century
Sold 17 August 2025 · Mike Melody Antiques
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Description

The largest 19th century birch mixing bowl we have ever owned.

Dated and intialled 1829 on its base.it measures 46 cms long 33cms wide and 15cms h

The colour is mellow and well patinated .we are led to believe its swedish .

Almost in the shape of a heart ,one piece of hollowed out elm.

It has a couple of age cracks which are perfectly stable.

Would make a spectacular table centre piece( almost abstract art)

A complete one off and as always offered at our normal realistic price.

UK delivery/postage included

All forms of payment including ccs etc

Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Swedish Wooden Dough Bowl to the 19th Century.

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Description
The largest 19th century birch mixing bowl we have ever owned.

Dated and intialled 1829 on its base.it measures 46 cms long 33cms wide and 15cms h

The colour is mellow and well patinated .we are led to believe its swedish .

fig 1. A large, hand-carved wooden bowl with a natural grain texture sits on a tiled floor.
fig 1. Massive Dated 1829 Swedish Birch Mixing Bowl

Almost in the shape of a heart ,one piece of hollowed out elm.

It has a couple of age cracks which are perfectly stable.

Would make a spectacular table centre piece( almost abstract art)

A complete one off and as always offered at our normal realistic price.

UK delivery/postage included

All forms of payment including ccs etc

Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

Date of Manufacture

Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Swedish Wooden Dough Bowl to the 19th Century.

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SA1148926
Mike Melody Antiques
Mike Melody Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2013

Combined 85 years of buying and selling quality antiques and still loving it.

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Mike Melody Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Massive Dated 1829 Swedish Birch Mixing Bowl

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Mike Melody Antiques

Mike Melody Antiques
Telephone 07534 226563
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Cheshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/melodyantiques
Verified Since Jan 2013
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Mike Melody Antiques
Mike Melody Antiques
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A large, hand-carved wooden bowl with a natural grain texture sits on a tiled floor.
MASSIVE DATED 1829 SWEDISH BIRCH MIXING BOWL
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A large, hand-carved wooden bowl with a natural grain texture sits on a tiled floor.
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  • ObjectDecorative Bowls
  • Period19th century
  • StyleScandinavian Country
  • MaterialBirch
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHand-carved adze marks, Kidney-shaped contour, Exposed wood grain

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A Swedish wooden dough bowl is a traditional utility vessel carved from a single log, historically utilised for kneading bread dough, mixing ingredients, and general food preparation in Scandinavian households.

These bowls are traditionally hand-carved from native hardwoods such as birch, pine, or alder using adzes and gouges, reflecting centuries-old rural woodworking methods.

Authentic pieces exhibit tool marks from hand-carving, natural shrinkage cracks, heavy patination from decades of use, and wear patterns consistent with manual food preparation rather than modern lathe turning.

This piece functions as a sculptural tablescape element, often displayed empty to showcase the grain, or filled with seasonal objects such as gourds, pinecones, or linen textiles.

Preserve the wood by keeping it away from direct heat sources and dramatic humidity fluctuations, occasionally treating the surface with food-safe mineral oil or beeswax to prevent the wood from drying out.
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