A Chip-Carved Spoon Rack, Bergen County, New Jersey, late 18th Century

white pine

height 23 in. by width 9 ¾ in.

with three-tiers dividing four registers, the top three tiers with alternating six-pointed star and tulip motifs over flanking hearts and six-pointed star motifs on the bottom register, the whole completed with intricate geometric designs throughout, and the reverse with a seven-inch diameter chip carving as well as several compass layout studies; together with six early 18th century pewter spoons. (7 pieces)

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