Wooden grain scoop from an early American country kitchen, circa 1800. Measures 16.5 inches long by 6.5 inches wide by 2.25 inches deep. Hand carved from a single block of pine.

Early 19th century deep dish carved wooden grain scoop cut from a single block of wood. Excellent condition. Measures 15.5 inches long by 5.5 inches wide by 2.5 inches high.

Early primitive dough bowl in original untouched gray wash. New England circa 1800. Excellent condition with no cracks or repairs. From a Guilford, CT, estate. Measures 24.5 inches long by 14 inches wide by 5 inches high.

Antique desk top string dispenser in burl wood with tripod brass feet. Circa 1900. Excellent condition. Measures 5.5 inches high and 4 inches across.

Large antique brass Urli bowl. Measures 24 x 27 inches across and 8 inches high. Excellent condition, 19th century. Antique Indian brass urlis are traditional, shallow, wide-mouthed vessels originating from Kerala and dating back to the Chola dynasty (9th-13th century). Originally used for cooking and ayurvedic medicine preparation, they evolved into decorative items for holding water and flowers in temples and homes to welcome prosperity. The term "urli" comes from the Tamil/Malayalam word for a round cooking vessel. They were central to South Indian homes, particularly in Kerala, for cooking and serving food, especially for large gatherings, due to their capacity for even heat distribution. Traditionally, artisans known as the Pathar community in Nachiarcoil, Tamil Nadu, crafted these using traditional lost-wax methods