Late 19th century, New England. The first of burled ash example with straight sloping sides and a flat bottom. The concave interior with thin walls. The bowl exhibits fine swirling grain and birds eyes. The second, an ash example. The shallow bowl with sloping interior and flat bottom, also exhibiting fine graining with natural fissures. The skimmer of circular form from which is carved a cylindrical handle. CONDITION: All in very good structural condition. The first with small fissure at center of base. Surfaces are undisturbed with good color and patina. 52232-1 (3,000-5,000)