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A Superbly Carved Hard Wood Oriental Spoon
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A Superbly Carved Hard Wood Oriental Spoon

1900 - 1920
Description

This is a very finely carved hard wood spoon the. handle in the form of a fruit within a bow This could be a love spoon.There lbs a £12 charge for postage and packing

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Carved Hardwood Tea Scoop to the Edwardian era.

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SA1197862
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Description
This is a very finely carved hard wood spoon the. handle in the form of a fruit within a bow This could be a love spoon.There lbs a £12 charge for postage and packing
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Carved Hardwood Tea Scoop to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1197862
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

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Archive I A hand-carved warm brown hardwood tea scoop featuring detailed figurative relief work along the upper handle.

A Superbly Carved Hard Wood Oriental Spoon

Archive II A hand-carved warm brown hardwood tea scoop featuring detailed figurative relief work along the upper handle. View II
Archive III A hand-carved warm brown hardwood tea scoop featuring detailed figurative relief work along the upper handle. View III
Archive IV A hand-carved warm brown hardwood tea scoop featuring detailed figurative relief work along the upper handle. View IV
Archive V A hand-carved warm brown hardwood tea scoop featuring detailed figurative relief work along the upper handle. View V
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Archive VII A hand-carved warm brown hardwood tea scoop featuring detailed figurative relief work along the upper handle. View VII
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A hand-carved warm brown hardwood tea scoop featuring detailed figurative relief work along the upper handle.
A superbly carved hard wood oriental spoon
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A hand-carved warm brown hardwood tea scoop featuring detailed figurative relief work along the upper handle.
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  • ObjectCaddy Spoons
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEast Asian
  • MaterialHardwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsRelief carving, Figurative handle, Hollowed bowl
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

An Edwardian East Asian caddy spoon crafted from warm brown hardwood presents a hand-carved design suitable for a gentleman's library or bookshelf display. The object exhibits an elongated hollowed bowl attached to an intricate figurative handle showing relief carving in the form of a fruit within a bow, displaying natural wood grain variation and deep patination. Several visible elements emerge upon inspection, including a rounded terminal at the tip of the handle, raised circular ornamentation on the carved fruit motif, and rich honey-toned highlights catching the polished timber surfaces. Measuring 18 cm high, 4 cm wide, and 1 cm deep, the item fits comfortably in the palm of a hand and functions as a decorative tea scoop. Collectors place such pieces on open wooden shelving, inside glass cabinets, or upon a desk surface alongside antique books and writing instruments to add character to traditional domestic interiors.

FAQs

Carved wooden tea scoops are specialised utensils historically used in East Asian tea ceremonies to measure and transfer loose tea leaves into a teapot.

Craftsmen typically utilised dense hardwoods such as boxwood, zitan, ebony, or bamboo root, which allowed for intricate hand carving and high durability.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carving marks, detailed human variation in the decorative reliefs, natural wood grain, and a smooth patina from handling.

Display the scoop on a small stand within a bookshelf, place it inside a glass display case, or incorporate it into a curated tray arrangement of decorative objects.

Dust gently with a soft dry brush and apply a thin layer of microcrystalline wax or natural beeswax polish periodically to maintain moisture and protect the surface finish.
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