CommonListed for sale
Gold-Washed Sundae Spoon with Rounded Handle
Contemporary — c. 2010s
- Material
- Gold / gilt
- Use
- Dessert
- Century
- 21st century CE
- Size
- Small
- Provenance
- Owner's collection
Dimensions2 measurements
- Overall length
- 13.5 cm
- Overall width
- 3.2 cm
Catalogue Note
A contemporary teaspoon finished in warm gilt, displaying a restrained modernist form with a softly rounded handle and an elegant elliptical bowl. The surface exhibits a gentle brushed patina consistent with light use, and the proportions suggest domestic table service rather than ceremonial intent. The simplicity of the design and the uniform gilt finish place it firmly within the 21st-century minimalist aesthetic.
Spoon Lore
Gilt flatware enjoyed a modest revival in early 21st-century tableware design, reflecting broader fashion for warm metallics and nostalgic luxury—a departure from decades of stainless-steel dominance in contemporary dishware.
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From the collection of
Julia Moreau