Primitive Antique Kitchen Paddle with Jointed Cross Handle frye and son wilton nh box and when you press the

and when you press the button on at the center of the wooden base

I'd guess the painting--titled "The Story"--portrays Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

There is some unevenness to the surface coloration

He's definitely got some years on him but is in great condition with a nice patina

or it could certainly be used as a planter or small serving bowl

Primitive Antique Kitchen Paddle with Jointed Cross Handle frye and son wilton nh box and when you press theThis 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