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South Seas Shell Spoon

$1,624.38
$2,707.2940% Off
£1,200
£2,00040% Off
€1,449.36
€2,415.5940% Off
CA$2,307.03
CA$3,845.0440% Off
A$2,321.81
A$3,869.6840% Off
CHF 1,351.47
CHF 2,252.4540% Off
MX$29,846.29
MX$49,743.8140% Off
NOK 15,430.13
NOK 25,716.8940% Off
SEK 16,162.97
SEK 26,938.2940% Off
DKK 10,833.71
DKK 18,056.1840% Off

About the Item

An early twentieth century shell spoon, comprised of two shells and supported on a metal stand. The handle is delicately carved from a singular shell, with the outer portion of shell removed to reveal the delicate spiral form inside. The head of the spoon is formed from another pale creamy pink shell and has a gentle scoop shape.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.45 in (24 cm)Diameter: 3.35 in (8.5 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU957326432802

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