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Monumental Hand-Forged Iron Commercial Ladle, Early 20th Century

$860
£647.81
€755.83
CA$1,216.51
A$1,223.96
CHF 710.43
MX$14,916.75
NOK 8,200.17
SEK 8,414.47
DKK 5,649.62

About the Item

An unusually large early 20th-century commercial ladle, hand forged from iron and retaining a richly weathered surface developed through decades of practical use. Its long, gently irregular handle terminates in a simple curled hook, while the deep bowl bears the marks and character of traditional metalworking. Originally made for preparing food on a substantial scale, likely in a restaurant, school, institutional kitchen, or similar setting, the ladle now reads as a compelling piece of utilitarian sculpture. Display it vertically on a custom wall mount in a country kitchen, beside a stone fireplace, or within a collected grouping of antique culinary implements. Its monumental scale also makes it particularly well suited to a restaurant, inn, or hospitality interior. Dimensions: 7ʺW × 4.5ʺD × 37ʺH Materials: Hand-forged iron Condition: Very good original vintage condition with a wonderful patina throughout and expected surface wear consistent with age and use.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37 in (93.98 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
  • Style:
    Industrial (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Iron
  • Place of Origin:
    United States
  • Period:
    Early 20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Very good original vintage condition with wonderful patina throughout, expected with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Elkhart, IN
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 5651stDibs: LU7467236256912

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