{"product_id":"set-of-3-antique-wooden-butter-stamps","title":"Antique French Wooden Mallets | Set of Three | Turned Hardwood","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis set of three antique French wooden kitchen tools was gathered over several years of brocante visits throughout the South of France. Each piece carries its own distinct shape, wear, and history of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating from the late 19th to early 20th century, the group reflects the practical craftsmanship of regional farmhouse kitchens, where utilitarian objects were shaped by hand and made to last for generations. All three are turned hardwood pieces, with surfaces polished naturally through years of handling and daily work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach tool was created for a specific purpose. The lightest piece is a traditional wooden pestle once paired with a mortar now long separated from it. The darker and more sculptural form, with its narrow handle and deep bell shaped head, is a fouloir (wooden masher) traditionally used for working potatoes, chestnuts, or softened vegetables in large bowls and pots. The third piece is a compact kitchen mallet, comfortably sized for tenderizing meat or preparing ingredients on a wooden board. Together, the set creates a wonderful study in old French kitchen utility and handmade form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe varied tones, softened edges, and worn surfaces give these antique wooden utensils an understated warmth that works beautifully in both rustic and modern interiors alike. Styled in a crock on a counter or incorporated into a collection of antique culinary objects, they bring texture, authenticity, and the quiet character of an old French farmhouse kitchen into the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing shows evidence of historic woodworm activity consistent with age and provenance. The pieces have been treated and are structurally sound. As with all antique wood, periodic preventative care may be considered over time. Decorative use recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Provence Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52929438974295,"sku":"DEC-014","price":310.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/4686\/4215\/files\/vintage-wood-dairy-butter-presses-primitive-2.jpg?v=1772639160","url":"https:\/\/theprovencecollection.com\/products\/set-of-3-antique-wooden-butter-stamps","provider":"The Provence Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}