Mexican Hammered Pewter Spoon
Mexican, 20th century
- Material
- Pewter
- Use
- Serving
- Century
- 20th century CE
- Size
- Large
- Provenance
- Owner's collection
Dimensions2 measurements
- Overall length
- 22.5 cm
- Overall width
- 4.8 cm
Catalogue Note
A handcrafted serving spoon of generous proportions, executed in sterling silver with an all-over hammered surface that catches light with subtle irregularity. The handle tapers gracefully to a rounded terminal, its textured finish complementing the broad, deeply formed bowl. The evident hand-work and restrained ornamentation suggest Arts and Crafts idiom, circa 1910. The piece shows patina consistent with age and use, with wear to the high points of the hammering; the bowl retains good depth and form.
Spoon Lore
Hand-hammered flatware became fashionable during the Arts and Crafts movement as a deliberate rejection of industrial perfection—the visible hammer marks were marks of authenticity and human craft, celebrated rather than concealed. Artisan silversmiths used specialized raising stakes and planishing hammers to achieve these distinctive surfaces.
From the collection of
Sofia Marino