{"product_id":"vintage-turned-wooden-pestle-food-masher-c-1920s-1950s","title":"Vintage Turned Wooden Pestle \/ Food Masher, c. 1920s–1950s","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vintage turned wooden pestle or food masher, shaped with a rounded grip, narrow neck, and substantial cylindrical working end. The surface carries a soft, dry patina with visible tool marks, small dings, darkened areas, and age-related wear throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimple, sculptural, and deeply utilitarian, this piece has the kind of quiet presence that only comes from use. It was made to work, not decorate, which naturally makes it more interesting than most things made specifically to decorate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWooden pestles and mashers were common kitchen tools through the early and mid-20th century, used for pressing, pounding, mashing, and working food by hand. Forms like this could be used with bowls, crocks, strainers, or other kitchen vessels depending on region and household need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example likely dates to the early-to-mid 20th century based on its turned wood construction, softened edges, dry surface, and honest handling wear. The maker is unknown, as is typical for domestic wooden kitchen implements of this kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eObject\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWooden pestle \/ food masher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeriod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage, c. 1920s–1950s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnknown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurned wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural aged wood with honey, tan, and darker worn areas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDetails\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRounded grip, narrow neck, cylindrical working end, hand-worn surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage condition with surface wear, small dents, scratches, discoloration, patina, and age-related marks throughout. No major breaks visible in the provided photos.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecorative use recommended; food use not recommended due to age and porous wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdd final measurements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy It Belongs In Your Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece brings a quiet primitive quality to a kitchen, pantry shelf, studio, or collected tabletop. Its shape is clean and sculptural, while the worn wood surface gives it warmth and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle it in a crock with old utensils, beside ironstone and cutting boards, on open kitchen shelving, or as part of a primitive farmhouse vignette. It is modest, useful, and honest, which is apparently a rare emotional profile for objects now.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47726052507753,"sku":null,"price":68.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/DSC00871copy.jpg?v=1782531728","url":"https:\/\/viridianeclection.com\/products\/vintage-turned-wooden-pestle-food-masher-c-1920s-1950s","provider":"Viridian Eclection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}