Featured Olive Wood Pitcher

This is more of a show and tell rather than a real questionnaire, but I just can't help it! I love this kind of wood pattern and color, love that it comes in such a local species of tree!

I only have a question, as to its approximate age? I have no real expectations, but I saw a couple of almost identical ones on various listings that dated it to the Deco period, or to the 60s. They also wanted a lot more than the 10 I paid for it.

Just look at that color

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Probably not horribly old, but it's a pretty thing.

 

I don't remember ever seeing an olive wood pitcher before. Certainly not Deco. Here are some very similar available now online. I'd also think yours fairly recent.

https://www.artesaniaorta.com/es/catalogo/familias/9

Here's one marked FALCON available on etsy.com. Seller says 1970s. A slightly different logo; think yours is newer.

https://www.etsy.com/fr/listing/1294537395/carafe-bois-olivier-falcon-espagne-effet

Debora

 

Thank you! Whatever its age I'm happy with it, the listings just made me question it. It is a very pretty thing indeed, I'm eclectic with a tendency to old world, so I think this will be a fun addition to my collection of decor and functional items for my own home.

These prices though! Though I'm not sure Etsy is to be trusted.

 

Think someone's smokin' something there.

Debora

 

The Spanish web site says these pitchers can be used to serve both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. I might do a little taste test before using yours with guests just to make sure there's no transfered taste.

Debora

 

olive wood is a hardwood........I expect safe for drinking.

 

Not so concerned about safety as taste.

Debora

 

Hmm that's a good point, I shall attend to it. Thanks!

 

Might also be a tad heavy when filled.

Debora

 

That's quite true, thankfully it doesn't hold much, just enough for a glass or two of water perhaps.

 

I’ve seen these in Spain. There used to be entire shops given over to all sorts of household items made of olive wood, but they seem to have rather vanished. Seventies sounds right to me.

 

That is lovely. Thanks for showing it, @RachelW !

 

It would be very attractive filled with flowers too.

Debora

 

If taste is a concern, just serve martinis.

 

I'm laughing.

Debora

 

oh wouldn't it just!

Now that is a good suggestion haha!