Dough Box Childs Gathering

Special paper lined Child’s dough box was probably crafted by a devoted father as a gift for his daughter. Contents is included so this piece can be set out and enjoyed immediately.

Dough box showing canted form rests on custom stand base (not removable) having four raised legs. Constructed of mixed woods however predominately pine exhibiting character knots laced with a warm maple hue. Dates around the turn of the century to “1930’s”. Round nail construction along with dark nail bleed in the wood. A portion of a knot is missing in the back location while the front right leg appears to have a number three marked in pencil. Paper inside lining is somewhat frayed on the top edges and has lifted in the corners. Inside bottom shows light stains. Overall condition is good without any cracks to report.

Vintage miniature churn is quite adorable. Construction mimics early sampling bound examples. Cover is removable. Glue repairs to the bands along with showing some loss. Wear on the edges of the tall sides and still retains the dasher. Nice maple hue and the form is wonderful.

Tin heart mold showing a center heart along with an open-heart sandwich cutter both showing some light surface rust, ties in the baking theme. A scalloped felt heart with hand stitched decoration I fashioned can be laid on top of the open-heart cutter as it draws attention to the items placed inside.

A vintage Child’s vintage wooden rolling pin sporting red handles along with a diminutive maple wooden bowl was chosen again to tie in the baking theme. Rolling pin shows a chip on the end of the handle. However, the other end was not affected. Both are in very good condition.

This wonderful gathering can be placed on a kitchen counter or tucked in a shelf with other kitchen related items sprinkled around. Unique and most likely one of a kind!

Overall height including the bowl is 10” tall, dough box only stands 7 ¾” tall, measures 11 ¾” across the top, stand measures 10 1/2” across the front and back (middle section) and measures 5 ½” deep (front to back). Wooden bowl measures 5 ¾” across, is 1 ½” tall and measures 4 ¼” across the bottom. Churn stands 6 ½” tall, measures 2” across the top and measures 2 ½” across the bottom. Child’s rolling pin measures 7 ½” tall and measures ¾” across. Tall heart sandwich cutter stands 1 ¾” tall and measures 2 ¾” across the top area while the bottom measures ¼”. Heart mold stands 1 ½” tall, measures 3” across the top and ¼” across the bottom.