{"product_id":"mother-of-pearl-caviar-spoon-c-1900","title":"Mother of Pearl Caviar Spoon, c. 1900","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn antique caviar spoon, beautifully fashioned from mother of pearl, with an intricately carved handle featuring delicate foliage and a scalloped shell motif.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMother of pearl has long been prized for serving caviar, as its naturally non-reactive surface does not impart a metallic taste or interfere with the delicate flavour of the roe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLikely dating to the late nineteenth or early twentieth century, this spoon reflects the period's appreciation for natural materials, refined table accessories and decorative craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful addition to an elegant table setting, and a distinctive gift for collectors of antique tableware, mother-of-pearl objects or fine dining accessories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Late Victorian to Edwardian, circa 1890–1910 (attributed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carved mother of pearl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Circular bowl with foliate-carved handle and scalloped terminal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent antique condition, displaying natural variations in the mother of pearl and minor surface wear consistent with age. The bowl retains its attractive iridescent lustre, while the carved decoration remains well defined.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barrington and Son","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67798130032740,"sku":"366","price":240.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/3836\/5540\/files\/366MOPCaviarSpoonIMG_5165-Photoroom.jpg?v=1792670956","url":"https:\/\/www.barringtonandson.com\/products\/mother-of-pearl-caviar-spoon-c-1900","provider":"Barrington and Son","version":"1.0","type":"link"}