Brazilian Rosewood Carved Serving Spoon, Dark Grain
Mid-20th Century — c. 1950s–1970s
- Material
- Wood
- Use
- Serving
- Century
- 20th century CE
- Size
- Wumbo
- Provenance
- Owner's collection
Dimensions2 measurements
- Overall length
- 28 cm
- Overall width
- 7.5 cm
Catalogue Note
A handcrafted wooden spoon of generous proportions, turned from dense, richly figured hardwood with warm reddish-brown grain. The bowl is deeply curved and smoothly finished, the handle tapered and comfortable in the palm. The surface shows gentle wear consistent with kitchen use and age, with a mellow patina that suggests long service in a working kitchen. A sturdy, unpretentious domestic implement of honest workmanship.
Spoon Lore
Wooden spoons have been the workhorse of kitchens for millennia; unlike metal, wood does not conduct heat and will not damage non-stick cookware, making it the cook's first choice even today. Medieval monasteries carved spoons for the refectory, and peasant spoons remain largely unchanged in form since the 14th century.
From the collection of
Oscar Lindqvist