Antique Hand Carved Wooden Skimmer Ladle 19th C. Primitive Dairy Curd Dipper This is an authentic hand-carved wooden skimmer or curd dipper, probably dating from the 1800s. Carved from a single piece of hardwood, the ladle features a long handle and a shallow bowl with a row of hand-drilled drain holes—used for skimming cream, curds, or foam in traditional dairy or soap-making. Details: Material: Solid carved wood (one piece) Approx. size: ~16" long, bowl ~1.5" deep Hand-drilled drainage holes Warm aged patina and surface wear consistent with age and use No repairs or modern alterations From an old farmhouse collection A genuine piece of rural craftsmanship—perfect for a primitive kitchen display, farmhouse décor, or folk art collection.