Primitive Antique Kitchen Paddle with Jointed Cross Handle wood cat While absolutely poised to serve

While absolutely poised to serve again as a stool

This little dog has floppy ears and a very sweet if a bit sad-looking face

with wonderfully irregular notched bentwood handles

this was a tricky one to shoot--please forgive the not so great pix

Primitive Antique Kitchen Paddle with Jointed Cross Handle wood cat While absolutely poised to serveThis is really a wonderful, very old kitchen paddle with a terrific patina, and quite an unusual one, with horizontal handle at the end. The paddle itself beautifully extends all the way through the handle, with the end visible on the other side, and a couple of old fat nails holding it securely in place. I'd guess it was an apple butter paddle, with the handle allowing for an extra good grip, but it also might have been the all purpose go to for all