Jam spoon, Art Nouveau, silver, dark brown wood, Poland, 1920s
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This jam spoon from Kraków, dating to the 1920s, exemplifies early 20th-century craftsmanship with distinct Art Nouveau influences. Crafted from two noble materials—silver and polished wood—the piece features a slender, elegantly tapered silhouette. The bowl is shaped like a leaf, with delicately serrated edges and engraved veins, emphasizing an organic, naturalistic character. The turned wooden handle, finished in a deep brown with visible darker streaks and a glossy surface, ends with a small, rounded finial. The smooth silver collar provides a harmonious transition between handle and bowl. The silver exhibits a subtle, warm, yellowish satin tone, while the entire spoon bears Polish silver marks from the period and the maker’s mark. Measuring 15 cm in length, 2.8 cm in width, and weighing 11 g, the spoon remains in very good condition—smooth surfaces, no visible damage, and only minimal traces of silver patina.Within this small object resonates the spirit of the 1920s—a time when nature’s forms inspired everyday items. The organic leaf motif and refined detailing speak of an era that sought beauty in the simplicity of the natural world, allowing wood and silver to interact for a sense of ceremonial grace in daily rituals. The spoon seems to narrate scenes from a bourgeois breakfast table, where
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Height15 cm
Width2.8 cm
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Width2.8 cm
Height15 cm
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