Rare David Gil Bennington Potters Mid-Century 2191 Spoon Rest antique wrought iron utensils but think she is carved

but think she is carved of pine (she is quite light for her size) which has developed a wonderful warm patina over the years

converging with the distinctly British obsession with rendering wildflowers

the others appear unmarked

I not sure what these little creatures

and all sorts of other things

Rare David Gil Bennington Potters Mid-Century 2191 Spoon Rest antique wrought iron utensils but think she is carvedI had to dig around a lot to find another of these Bennington Potters spoon rests, designed by David Gil in the 1950s and impressed DG on the base. I really love it just as an object, with this super dark mossy green glaze, and might be inclined to use it as a pen, pencil or brush holder if not as a spoon rest, or perhaps to display a few beautiful clay marbles or stones. A rare piece, in excellent condition, and perfect gift for your favorite mid