The Wooden Mallet
The Wooden Mallet
An antique Swedish wooden mallet, hand-carved from a single piece with a cylindrical head and an integral handle. A heavy, weathered grey-brown patina and soft cracks give it real age and sculptural presence. Its exact original use is uncertain — a farm mallet or pounder.
Origin: Sweden Maker: unsigned.
Material: solid carved wood (one piece).
Era: antique / old, likely 19th to early 20th century.
Condition: sound, with a heavy weathered patina and dry cracks (character, not damage).
Measurements: height 25 cm / 9.8 in, head diameter approx. 8 cm / 3.1 in.
A quiet, sculptural primitive to set on a shelf, a stack of books, or a gathered table.
All items are antique or vintage and may show small signs of age and use — part of their authenticity and charm. Please review the photos closely, or contact me for more details. Each piece is carefully wrapped and sent with tracked shipping.
