Primitive Antique Kitchen Paddle with Jointed Cross Handle frye and son wilton nh box and furniture

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There is some unevenness to the surface coloration

He's definitely got some years on him but is in great condition with a nice patina

and I believe it dates from the early 20th century when it would have been used as a festival dance mask

Primitive Antique Kitchen Paddle with Jointed Cross Handle frye and son wilton nh box and furnitureThis is really a wonderful, very old kitchen paddle with a terrific patina, and quite an unusual one, with horizontal handle at the end. The paddle itself beautifully extends all the way through the handle, with the end visible on the other side, and a couple of old fat nails holding it securely in place. I'd guess it was an apple butter paddle, with the handle allowing for an extra good grip, but it also might have been the all purpose go to for all