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Overview
A pair of vintage New Zealand wooden bowls, sold together. Both are built up from many pieces of contrasting native timbers in honey, golden and reddish-brown tones, set in geometric parquetry patterns. Inside, curved bands of light and dark wood form a scalloped border around a plain center. Outside, rounded panels show off the varied grain of the different woods, and the smaller bowl has especially lively figured panels. They suit a sideboard, table, shelf or a collection of New Zealand woodware.
Background
Turned bowls made from laminated native timbers are a well-known type of New Zealand woodware from the 20th century. The larger bowl keeps its original printed paper label reading "New Zealand Timbers, Species named from outside: Rewarewa, Kahikatea, Kaikawaka, Kahikatea, Pukatea, Kahikatea, Taraire. Made in New Zealand by Sovereign Woodworkers Ltd." The smaller bowl has no maker's label. Its base has a hand-burned inscription reading "Rewarewa, Kahikatea, Kaikawaka, Tawa. New Zealand Woods." Its maker is not identified.
Condition
Used vintage condition with wear. Both bowls have a visible crack or opened joint running down from the rim through the outside wall, and the larger bowl has a further crack in one of the light bands inside, near the rim. There are scratches, light marks and finish wear on both. The base of the larger bowl has white paint marks, staining and three round inset plugs, and the label is worn and torn at one corner. The smaller bowl has a small screw hole in the center of its base. Both are offered for decorative use. Please see all photos.
Dimensions & Weight
The larger bowl is about 11 inches across and 3.3 inches high. The smaller bowl is about 8.3 inches across and 2.5 inches high. Together they weigh about 2 lb 7 oz.
Shipping
Free standard shipping within the US, packed securely.
