Primitive Antique Kitchen Paddle with Jointed Cross Handle wood cat I'd guess it is more

I'd guess it is more than 100 years old

This little dog has floppy ears and a very sweet if a bit sad-looking face

While absolutely poised to serve again as a stool

Martin received his MFA from Alfred and BFA from Kansas City Art Institute

this was a tricky one to shoot--please forgive the not so great pix

Primitive Antique Kitchen Paddle with Jointed Cross Handle wood cat I'd guess it is moreThis is really a wonderful, very old kitchen paddle with a terrific patina, and quite an unusual one, with horizontal handle at the end. The paddle itself beautifully extends all the way through the handle, with the end visible on the other side, and a couple of old fat nails holding it securely in place. I'd guess it was an apple butter paddle, with the handle allowing for an extra good grip, but it also might have been the all purpose go to for all