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There is no denying that this antique bowl was hand hewn from a single log as the exterior shows all of the carving marks from the wood carver's tool, known as the adz. The interior shows all of it's honest usage with plenty of fine chopping marks. It is well worn from it's decades of use, however, it remains in damage free condition, with no cracks or relevant structural flaws. The top edge has a divot, as shown, as well as a few small notched nicks at the top edge, but nothing that distracts from it's overall appeal, value or usefulness. This medium weight hard wood bowl is structurally solid and it's one of the more primitive looking trenchers I currently have available. The color tones are darker multi browns and this bowl exhibits a rather unusual outer backside, presenting all of it's wonderful age very well. 
You can clearly see that the wood carver got the most out of his log, there is even a spot on each side of the exterior that shows where the outer bark was and one of those spots still has some bark, although smoothed from age. The exterior has some unusual coloring and we have determined that there is likely some remains of very old paint or similar composition. There is what looks like a very old brownish mustardy looking color that is basically into the grain of the wood and very smooth with age. We dared not fiddle with it or try to remove it because we know that these primitive bowls are more valuable in their "as found" condition. The bottom of the bowl has darkened considerably with age and there looks like there could be a couple of small scorch marks, if only these bowls could talk. This antique New England trencher is in it's natural state, clean and ready for decorating or use. 
The size is to be appreciated, measuring 19¾ in length by 11½ in width and sits at varying heights between 3½ and 4¼ inches depending on where you measure. These height differences are caused by the drying and warping of these bowls, another testament to their over 100 years of age. This bowl is beautifully warped and, if you give it a push, it will wobble a little, however, it's sitting just fine and steady on my table. My photos are good and show the true nature of this bowl, I know you will love it as I do. It's a perfect antique, more primitive looking hand carved trencher for your harvest table, sideboard or kitchen Hoosier. This one is quite interesting and I know you will put it to good use, it's more than just a decorative accessory, it's a piece of history that is easy to love. 
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