Wooden spoon with initial “V”, Poland, 19th century.
130,00 €
Hand-carved wooden spoon, 23 cm long, from Poland, dating to the 19th century or earlier. The bowl is deep, clearly utilitarian, with traces of use. The handle decorated with serrated line engravings and an initial “V”, acting as identification of the owner. At the end a preserved thong with an old paper collector’s tag attached.
In the 19th century in Poland, spoons of this type were among the basic items of everyday use on rural and pastoral farms. They were made by hand from a single piece of wood, which was part of the tradition of Polish folk craftsmanship, based on simple, durable materials.
Copies with preserved markings are rare today, documenting the development of Polish material culture and everyday practices of village life.
| Weight | 0,022 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 23 × 4,5 cm |
| Type |
Utility item (spoon) |
| Form |
Deep teapot, molded handle with rhytids and letter V |
| Kolorystyka |
Brown |
| Materiał |
Wood |
| Technika |
Hand carving |
| Kraj pochodzenia |
Poland |
| Czas powstania |
19th century (1801-1900) |
| State of preservation |
Good; natural surface wear, slight discoloration, minor losses, retained collector's tag |
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