Antique Treen 18th Century Burr Poplar Wood Culinary Bowl

Object Description

A stunning 18th century burr poplar wood circular mixing bowl, carved from the solid and of large proportions. It is illustrated on page 218 being used with eggs and butter to make a cake. The whole has extensive chiselled markings and a natural colour and patination.

Object History

Ex Deeley Collection

Object Literature

Illustrated in A History of Cooking Through the Ages by Robert Deeley and Philip Drury on pages 131 and 218.

Object Details