Lovely Old Turned Wood Ladle (Dipper) goggles case with interlocking wooden pieces that

with interlocking wooden pieces that fit together to form a rectangle

His "backward R/forward R" maker’s mark dates from the 50s and appears on objects sold internationally through the export company Gebr

really--of its maker

this one dating I believe to the late 19th/early 20th century

when closed 11 1/4" tall x 1 1/4" wide x 1 9/16" deep

Lovely Old Turned Wood Ladle (Dipper) goggles case with interlocking wooden pieces thatThis is a lovely old ladle or dipper made in two parts, with a turned blonde wood handle that is notched at the end to fit over the turned bowl, which appears to be made of a different, darker wood. Use for serving soup or hot spiced cider, or just hang on the wall from the handy hook on the end! 14 1 2 long x 3 widest diameter (where handle meets bowl) and in excellent antique condition.