Details
- Dimensions
- 4ʺW × 4ʺD × 17ʺH
- Period
- 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Marble
- Walnut
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Wear commensurate with age and use. Wear commensurate with age and use. less
- Description
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This 19th-century French chef's pounder tool, carved from walnut, has a charming, worn look only centuries of use can give. …
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This 19th-century French chef's pounder tool, carved from walnut, has a charming, worn look only centuries of use can give. One end is a round, mallet-like pounder, and the other tapers into a handy wedge. The tool's rich patina tells tales of countless meals prepared with love and care. The walnut’s aged grain glows warmly, smoothed by generations of chefs.
Perched on a marble plinth, this humble kitchen tool suddenly looks like a Brancusi sculpture. The contrast between the natural wood and sleek marble turns it into a striking visual piece. With its blend of history and art, this pounder isn’t just for the kitchen anymore. It's ready for a spot in any modernist art collection, where its quirky charm and timeless beauty can be admired in a whole new light. less
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