Antique Carved Wooden Mixing Paddle or Spatula with Glorious Patina Jacquer Poirer Le Discours de la Méthode There are a few lighter

There are a few lighter striations on one side of the back

shows some rust

but I think these add to its character

The lining is in very good shape

this planter is pure elegance

Antique Carved Wooden Mixing Paddle or Spatula with Glorious Patina Jacquer Poirer Le Discours de la Méthode There are a few lighterOn a recent antiquing expedition to Maine I became pretty obsessed with old wooden spoons and paddles, resisting most until I came across this one wow, is it beautiful! Photos cannot do justice to its patina it is worn super smooth, with an incredible sheen just spectacular. I think it is very old, perhaps 18th century in fact, and really love the shape of it, with a nice long handle, notched details and middle and end, and wonderfully shaped "blade."