Wooden trencher - old or repro?

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Bookahtoo, Oct 28, 2014.

  1. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    This trencher measures about 12" wide and 20" long. It looks old to me but WDIK? A friend pointed out, without seeing it or a photo of it, that there are very convincing repros coming out of India these days. What do you think?

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    Bookahtoo, Oct 28, 2014
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  2. afantiques

    afantiques Well-Known Member

    Dendrochronological analysis is your only hope.

    Failing that, I'd say modernish because of the relatively sharp edges.
     
    afantiques, Oct 28, 2014
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  3. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    My guess would be a 50s repro from the last time Colonial style was hot. It doesn't look like a new repro, more like something that held fruit on someone's kitchen counter.
     
    evelyb30, Oct 28, 2014
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  4. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    Thanks. I guess I'll just throw it in the store window.
     
    Bookahtoo, Oct 28, 2014
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  5. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Throw some Christmas balls in it? I'd wait for an expert opinion; mine's worth about what you paid for it.
     
    evelyb30, Oct 28, 2014
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