19th Century American Figured Maple Treen Potato Masher, One-Piece Construction

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19th-century American treen potato masher hand fashioned from a single continuous piece of highly figured maple, circa 1850–1880. The long … Read more 19th-century American treen potato masher hand fashioned from a single continuous piece of highly figured maple, circa 1850–1880. The long handle displays attractive curly grain that transitions naturally into the dramatically figured, burl-like wood of the substantial masher head.

The one-piece construction is particularly appealing: the changing grain and figure are entirely inherent in the wood rather than the result of a separately joined handle and head. A simple rounded handle, broad working surface and beautifully worn honey-brown finish retain the straightforward character of an early American household implement.

At 14.75 inches long, it has enough scale and sculptural quality to display beautifully with American folk art, primitive kitchenware, treen or early country collections.

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