RareShowcase only
Vintage Brass Camping Spoon
Mid 20th Century — c. 1950s
- Material
- Brass
- Use
- Other
- Century
- 20th century CE
- Size
- Wumbo
- Provenance
- Owner's collection
Dimensions2 measurements
- Overall length
- 32 cm
- Overall width
- 6.5 cm
Catalogue Note
A sturdy vintage brass camping spoon with a deep, rounded bowl and gently tapered handle of oval section. The surface displays characteristic age patina and scattered oxidation consistent with outdoor use and storage. The construction appears hand-forged, with visible wear to the high points and a pleasing mellowness to the metal. A practical, unpretentious piece of mid-century camp kit.
Spoon Lore
Brass camp utensils were prized by mid-20th-century campers and scouts for their durability and resistance to corrosion compared to iron, yet far more affordable than silver; many were worn to a lustrous patina by years of fireside cooking.
G
From the collection of
George Whitfield