Salad tongs Art Nouveau, amber natural horn, early 20th c.
768 PLN
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ABOUT PRODUCTID 36256
These Art Nouveau salad tongs, dating from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, are crafted from hand-carved natural horn. The main color is a warm, translucent amber with gradients ranging from honey yellow to light brown, highlighted by organic marbling and striations unique to horn. The surface is smoothly polished, resulting in a gentle satin sheen and an almost velvety touch. The design embraces the Secessionist style, with softly flowing, asymmetrical lines and slender, curved handles featuring circular finger loops—one in a distinctive, darker near-black brown shade, reflecting either natural variation or subtle patina from use. The fork end, with three tines, and the deep, oval spoon are seamlessly integrated, joined by a discreetly finished central pivot. The proportions are slender and balanced, with no visible cracks or repairs. Condition: excellent; fully functional with only minimal signs of use consistent with hand-crafted horn utensils.These tongs evoke the refined spirit of the fin de siècle—a time when the dining table was a daily stage and horn accessories were prized for their organic uniqueness. Every detail, from nuanced color transitions to the softly modeled curves, reflects the Art Nouveau fascination with nature and artisanal skill. The polished surface, luminous and smooth, seems to carry
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Height5.5 cm
Length23 cm
Dimension details
Length23 cm
Height5.5 cm
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