Primitive Antique Kitchen Paddle with Jointed Cross Handle wood cat The box measures 1 3/8"

The box measures 1 3/8" square and 3/4" tall

dating from sometime between the 1940s and 60s

I'd guess it is more than 100 years old

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Primitive Antique Kitchen Paddle with Jointed Cross Handle wood cat The box measures 1 3/8"This 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