Carved Wooden Serving Spoon
20th Century — c. 1950–1980
- Material
- Wood
- Use
- Serving
- Century
- 20th century CE
- Size
- Wumbo
- Provenance
- Owner's collection
Dimensions2 measurements
- Overall length
- 28.5 cm
- Overall width
- 6.8 cm
Catalogue Note
A generous wooden serving spoon of handcrafted appearance, turned from a warm reddish-brown wood with visible grain and figuring throughout. The bowl is deeply scooped and slightly irregular, suggesting artisanal carving; the handle tapers gently from the transition and retains a natural, organic character. The finish shows modest patina and surface wear consistent with kitchen use. A pleasing example of mid-century wooden kitchenware, honest in form and construction.
Spoon Lore
Wooden spoons were believed by home economists and cooking authorities of the 1950s to be superior for stirring because they would not scratch enamel cookware or conduct heat to the hand—a practical wisdom that made them indispensable in every modern kitchen.
From the collection of
Priya Anand