Category
Other
Medium
Possible bronze
Distinguishing marks
No markings
Date Period
???
Size and dimensions of this item
9" long, 4" wide, 2" tall
Weight
14.2 ounces
Long Description
I have no clue what this is. Â This item has a beautiful hollow wooden handle that apopears to be hand carved with flowers, it leads up to a metal portion that goes into the mouth of an animal, the bowl or ladle is metal with a floral arrangement on the outside of the bowl, the bottom is flat and has paint chipping around the edge of the flat bottom. The metal prtions are non-magnetic appearring to be possibly bronze?? Â It's very unusual and I have no idea what it was used for. Â I found it at an auction but no information was given. Â Any ideas???Â
History
I know nothing except it was found in NW Pennsylvania
Price Paid (If known)
Including in estate auction
For Sale?
No
Re: Antique metal spoon/ladle with carved wooden handle
I think this is a smelting pot.