19th Century Antique Brass & Iron Dipper, Hand Hammered Kitchen Ladle; Kettle Dipper

Have a look at this very nice 19th Century cooking item in very good, well-preserved condition! This is a primitive, hand-made ladle or dipper that's perfect for decorating your kitchen or fireplace area. Its handle is blacksmith forged iron with a rat tail hanger, and the bowl portion is hand-hammered brass with a rolled rim. The handle is attached to the bowl with original hand-affixed copper rivets. It measures 18 3/4" long overall while the brass bowl portion has a 5-inch diameter and is about 1 3/4 inches deep. The brass is in good condition, and the handle is still firmly attached without any play or movement. These look great hanging on the wall, especially with other kitchen tools. This dipper is just as we found it, with an original patina. Its handle was painted in gold colored paint long ago. The brass could be polished to make it shinier if so desired. This is fabulous, antique kitchen item bargain priced at just $28!