Set of five Chinese silver and coral caviar spoons

£2,200

This unusual and charming caviar spoons in this set feature handles crafted from naturalistically shaped coral and bowls wrought from solid silver.

 

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Description

The spoons in this set are very distinctive, both stylistically and materially. Each spoon features a handle carved from coral—no two handles the same in terms of curving shape or vibrant marbling. The end of each handle is affixed with a silver mount, while the bowl of each spoon is wrought from solid silver.

The silver of each is marked in Chinese script, and the fitted case is inscribed ‘Coral / Ramsés’ to the inside cover.

Spoon: Length 12cm, height 2cm
Box: Height 3cm, width 21cm, depth 15cm

Details

Country of Origin
Chinese
Date of Manufacture
20th Century
Period
20th Century
Material
Coral, Silver
Colour
Red, Silver

Dimensions

Height
3 cm / 1.2 inches
Width
21 cm / 8.3 inches
Depth
15 cm / 5.9 inches

Reference:
9930

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