{"title":"Flatware","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"hand-hammered-sweden-skruf-usa-inernational-pewter-3-piece-studio-pewter-decorative-brutalism-serving-set","title":"Hand Hammered Sweden (Skruf) \u0026 USA (Inernational Pewter) 3-Piece Studio Pewter Decorative Brutalism Serving Set","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1367\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1771\"\u003eA mid-20th-century \u003cstrong data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003eScandinavian pewter serveware set\u003c\/strong\u003e, consisting of a floral repoussé \u003cstrong data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003eserving tray\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003elidded condiment duo with ornate sculptural handles and finials\u003c\/strong\u003e, all rendered in heavy hand-worked pewter. Markings indicate manufacture by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003eInternational Pewter Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1683\"\u003eSkruf Pewter (Sweden)\u003c\/strong\u003e, known for highly tactile, decorative forms produced primarily between the 1940s–1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003eWhat elevates this set beyond utilitarian serveware is the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1865\"\u003eexuberance of its relief work\u003c\/strong\u003e: a celebration of botanical forms, hammered detail, and functional ornament that references early Northern European metalwork with a modernist twist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2046\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Composition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2067\"\u003eForm \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2399\"\u003e→ Decorative Scandinavian pewter with floral repoussé and hammer-finished surfaces\u003cbr data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2153\"\u003e→ Brutalist-meets-folkloric design language, blending utility and ornament\u003cbr data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2230\"\u003e→ Suitable for maximalist, Nordic-modern, traditional European, or gallery-core interiors\u003cbr data-start=\"2319\" data-end=\"2322\"\u003e→ Anchors a dining table, drinks station, or styled bar cart with visual heft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2401\" data-end=\"2598\"\u003eEvery component is highly tactile — from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2473\"\u003eflower-like finial lids\u003c\/strong\u003e to the soft scalloping of the tray’s edge. The forms feel both grounded and expressive, suggesting heritage without mimicry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2633\"\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2837\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2643\"\u003eTray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2643\" data-end=\"2646\"\u003e→ Hand-hammered pewter\u003cbr data-start=\"2668\" data-end=\"2671\"\u003e→ Repeating botanical repoussé pattern\u003cbr data-start=\"2709\" data-end=\"2712\"\u003e→ Rolled and tooled rim with stylized handle mounts\u003cbr data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2766\"\u003e→ Light-to-moderate surface scuffing, consistent with mid-century use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2839\" data-end=\"3046\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2839\" data-end=\"2863\"\u003eLidded Condiment Duo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2863\" data-end=\"2866\"\u003e→ Pressed and hammered pewter\u003cbr data-start=\"2895\" data-end=\"2898\"\u003e→ Sculptural five-petal finials and scroll-accented base\u003cbr data-start=\"2954\" data-end=\"2957\"\u003e→ Matching hammered lids with separate chamber inserts\u003cbr data-start=\"3011\" data-end=\"3014\"\u003e→ Excellent weight and balance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3048\" data-end=\"3251\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3048\" data-end=\"3073\"\u003eMarkings (Confirmed):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3073\" data-end=\"3076\"\u003e→ \u003cem data-start=\"3078\" data-end=\"3119\"\u003eInternational Pewter 2766 — Made in USA\u003c\/em\u003e (inside lidded vessel)\u003cbr data-start=\"3142\" data-end=\"3145\"\u003e→ \u003cem data-start=\"3147\" data-end=\"3165\"\u003eSkruf Sweden U19\u003c\/em\u003e (underside of tray — Skruf was a respected pewter manufacturer in the Småland region)\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3258\" data-end=\"3279\"\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3281\" data-end=\"3598\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3281\" data-end=\"3297\"\u003eSkruf Pewter\u003c\/strong\u003e was a division of the broader Skruf Glassworks brand (est. 1897 in Sweden), known for a mid-century design ethos that blended clean Nordic lines with decorative surface detail. While Skruf is better known for glass, its pewter line ran mid-century and was exported internationally in limited numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3600\" data-end=\"3848\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3600\" data-end=\"3624\"\u003eInternational Pewter\u003c\/strong\u003e was a U.S.-based brand during the same era, working with imported European forms and domestic craftsmen. Items were often sold through giftware and department stores, positioned between decorative art and heirloom function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3850\" data-end=\"4042\"\u003eThese items — especially the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3879\" data-end=\"3902\"\u003eflower-handled lids\u003c\/strong\u003e — reflect a period where pewter straddled utility and sculpture. This set is a strong example of that blend, emphasizing both form and use.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4049\" data-end=\"4062\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4064\" data-end=\"4279\"\u003e→ Surface patina retained across all elements\u003cbr data-start=\"4109\" data-end=\"4112\"\u003e→ No structural dents or deep scratches\u003cbr data-start=\"4151\" data-end=\"4154\"\u003e→ Lids fit cleanly; finials secure\u003cbr data-start=\"4188\" data-end=\"4191\"\u003e→ Tray shows expected wear and marks from gentle use\u003cbr data-start=\"4243\" data-end=\"4246\"\u003e→ Undersides marked and legible\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4286\" data-end=\"4307\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4308\" data-end=\"4695\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4308\" data-end=\"4316\"\u003eItem\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3-piece mid-century pewter serving set (tray + 2 lidded vessels)\u003cbr data-start=\"4382\" data-end=\"4385\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4385\" data-end=\"4395\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sweden (Skruf) \u0026amp; USA (International Pewter)\u003cbr data-start=\"4440\" data-end=\"4443\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4443\" data-end=\"4450\"\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e: c. 1950s–1970s\u003cbr data-start=\"4466\" data-end=\"4469\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4469\" data-end=\"4482\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pewter (hammered + repoussé)\u003cbr data-start=\"4512\" data-end=\"4515\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4515\" data-end=\"4524\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Nordic traditional with brutalist floral overlays\u003cbr data-start=\"4575\" data-end=\"4578\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4578\" data-end=\"4585\"\u003eUse\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dining, decor, serving, styled tabletop\u003cbr data-start=\"4626\" data-end=\"4629\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4629\" data-end=\"4642\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Excellent vintage; minor wear consistent with age\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4702\" data-end=\"4727\"\u003eSuggested Placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4728\" data-end=\"4983\"\u003e→ As a styled vignette on an antique server or credenza\u003cbr data-start=\"4783\" data-end=\"4786\"\u003e→ In a modern kitchen as an intentional contradiction of texture\u003cbr data-start=\"4850\" data-end=\"4853\"\u003e→ Layered into a holiday table as a sculptural functional centerpiece\u003cbr data-start=\"4922\" data-end=\"4925\"\u003e→ On a bar cart alongside crystal, brass, or colored glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4985\" data-end=\"5103\"\u003eThis set doesn’t need polish. Its beauty is in the evidence of use — and the craftsmanship that made it worth keeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3253\" data-end=\"3256\"\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42773850161257,"sku":"VE-0264","price":304.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/IMG_8743.jpg?v=1766806276"},{"product_id":"untitled-may13_03-07","title":"Vintage Silver-Plated Pasta Serving Set, Boxed Spaghetti \u0026 Lasagna Servers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA polished pair of vintage silver-plated serving utensils, including one \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003espaghetti server\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and one \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elasagna server\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, both retained in their original retail boxes. Designed for formal table service, holiday entertaining, and proper “we own serving utensils for specific carbohydrates” dining moments, this set brings a refined, traditional look to the table without the commitment or cost of sterling silver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe spaghetti server features a dramatic pierced claw-style bowl made for lifting and draining pasta, while the lasagna server has a wide engraved blade with a lightly serrated edge for serving lasagna, casseroles, desserts, and layered baked dishes. Together, they make a handsome vintage tabletop set for entertaining, display, or gifting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth pieces are made from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esilver-plated metal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with traditional shell, floral, and scroll-inspired detailing. The handles feature decorative relief work, with a shell motif at the terminal and raised ornamentation along the shaft. The lasagna server has a wide rectangular blade with embossed scrollwork and a scalloped lower edge, giving it a more formal presentation style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe spaghetti server has a sculptural pierced head with elongated cutouts and pointed tines, allowing pasta to be lifted and served while excess water or sauce drains through. It is honestly a little dramatic for spaghetti, but pasta has survived worse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach piece comes in its original box. The boxes show late 20th-century retail giftware styling, with black, silver, and hot pink packaging and photographic serving imagery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese boxed serving pieces likely date to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1980s–1990s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, when silver-plated tableware and specialty serving utensils were popular as wedding gifts, hostess gifts, holiday dining accessories, and department-store tabletop items.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lasagna server box is marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine Silver Plated by Godinger N.Y.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Godinger is known for decorative tabletop, serveware, crystal, and silver-plated gift items. The spaghetti server box is marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine Silver Plated by CSA N.Y.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, likely a New York tabletop or giftware distributor. While the two pieces may not be from the same exact maker, they coordinate well visually and function beautifully as a pasta service set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis set is ideal for anyone who loves a layered, collected table. The pieces are practical enough for dinner service but decorative enough to display in a dining cabinet, buffet, butler’s pantry, or vintage tabletop vignette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are especially suited for holiday meals, Sunday dinners, Italian-inspired entertaining, formal buffets, and hostess gifting. Styled with linen napkins, vintage china, pressed glass, or silver candlesticks, they add instant polish without wandering into “estate sale monarchy cosplay.” A merciful balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"1380.8\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage boxed silver-plated pasta serving set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePieces Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne spaghetti server and one lasagna server\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker \/ Brand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGodinger N.Y. lasagna server; CSA N.Y. spaghetti server\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew York distributor\/importer; likely imported production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca 1980s–\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver-plated metal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright polished silver plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional decorative tableware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern \/ Motifs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShell, floral, scrollwork, pierced detailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpaghetti Server\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePierced claw-style bowl with elongated cutouts and tines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLasagna Server\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWide engraved serving blade with lightly serrated edge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal retail boxes included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. Dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 10–12 in. L each\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. Weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 8–14 oz combined without boxes; approx. 1–1.5 lb packaged\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage condition; utensils appear bright with light handling wear or minor tarnish possible; boxes show edge wear, creasing, scuffing, and age-related wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePasta service, lasagna service, buffet table, holiday entertaining, hostess gift, decorative tabletop display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage condition overall. The serving utensils appear bright and well-preserved, with possible light surface marks, handling wear, or minor tarnish consistent with age and silver-plated metal. The original boxes are included and show visible wear, including scuffs, creases, edge wear, and minor crushing. Boxes are functional for storage and add vintage presentation value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43217265557609,"sku":"VE-0939","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/38E3F3B3-4AA1-441A-B80A-D1DDF636EC6D.png?v=1778668158"},{"product_id":"scandinavian-tinn-pewter-serving-spoon-with-openwork-acanthus-handle","title":"Scandinavian Tinn Pewter Serving Spoon with Openwork Acanthus Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA sculptural vintage serving spoon crafted in pewter and distinguished by an elaborate openwork handle of scrolling acanthus leaves. The cool, softly aged metal and deeply modeled ornament give the piece the character of traditional Scandinavian tableware while remaining beautifully suited to collected, contemporary interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts broad, shallow bowl makes it ideal for serving potatoes, vegetables, rice, desserts, or other composed dishes. When not in use, the spoon offers enough decorative presence to display among antique kitchenware, pewter collections, or layered tabletop objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle is stamped “TINN,” the Scandinavian term for pewter. This type of marked pewter tableware is most closely associated with Norwegian and broader Scandinavian metalwork of the mid-to-late 20th century, when historic foliate and folk-inspired patterns were frequently interpreted as decorative serving pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flowing acanthus ornament draws from a centuries-old European decorative vocabulary and reflects the Scandinavian tradition of blending practical household objects with expressive craftsmanship. Because no additional maker’s name or country mark is visible, the precise workshop and origin remain unconfirmed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the sort of functional object that brings history directly to the table. Its aged pewter surface feels quiet and authentic, while the pierced botanical handle gives it the presence of a small piece of decorative sculpture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse it as part of an eclectic serving collection, layer it into a European-inspired tablescape, or display it alongside old cutting boards, copperware, and collected kitchen objects. Its honest wear and darkened recesses preserve the evidence of a life already lived—exactly what makes vintage tableware so compelling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"1072.0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecorative serving spoon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage, likely mid-to-late 20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScandinavian Revival \/ Traditional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProbable Origin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScandinavia; exact country unconfirmed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePewter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally aged silver-gray patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBroad shallow bowl with pierced acanthus-scroll handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarkings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamped “TINN”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable upon request\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage condition with surface scratches, rubbing, oxidation, and minor irregularities consistent with age and prior use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne serving spoon      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47946240589929,"sku":"VE-1354","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/F6DFE244-5F9E-4C09-A9C5-39103CCB4D84.jpg?v=1787651565"},{"product_id":"community-coronation-silverplate-salad-fork-oneida-ltd-c-1936-1960","title":"Community “Coronation” Silverplate Salad Fork, Oneida Ltd., c. 1936–1960","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA salad fork in Community's Coronation pattern, one of the most confidently designed silverplate patterns of the 1930s. The handle tapers from a squared terminal and rises through a panel of carved fruit and flowers — blossoms, a bellflower drop, curling foliage — worked in high relief and pierced clean through in two places, so light passes behind the ornament and the whole cartouche reads as carving rather than stamping. Above it the handle narrows into fine reeded flutes that run up to the tines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plate has aged into a soft pewter-gray patina with darker tone held in the recesses of the ornament, which is exactly where you want it — that contrast is what makes relief work legible. The reverse carries the maker's stamps in a shaped cartouche. It has been used, and it shows the light surface scratching that comes from decades of real meals, but the pattern is crisp everywhere it matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOneida introduced Coronation in its Community silverplate line in 1936, and the name is a piece of history in itself. It was chosen for what everyone assumed would happen that year — the coronation of Edward VIII — and then Edward abdicated to marry Wallis Simpson, his brother was crowned George VI instead, and the pattern kept the name anyway. In Britain and the Commonwealth the same design was sold under the more diplomatic title Hampton Court.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat second name points to the design source. The carved fruit-and-flower cartouche was drawn from the celebrated limewood carvings of Grinling Gibbons at Hampton Court Palace, the seventeenth-century virtuoso whose swags of fruit, blossom, and foliage set the standard for English decorative carving. Coronation went on to become one of Community's most popular and longest-running patterns, which is why it turns up in so many American households — and why single pieces like this one are worth rescuing for people rebuilding a service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eField\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eObject\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalad fork\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOneida Ltd., Oneida, New York; Community silverplate line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFour-tine salad fork with reeded tapering handle, pierced fruit-and-floral cartouche, and squared terminal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilverplate over base metal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStamped to the reverse of the handle in a shaped cartouche\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ec. 1936–1960; pattern introduced 1936, sold in Britain as Hampton Court\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood vintage condition. Soft aged patina overall with darker tone held in the recesses of the ornament, and light surface scratching consistent with use. Tines are straight and even, the handle is true, and the pattern remains crisp with no through-wear to the plate on the high points. Ready to use or polish as preferred. Condition Guaranteed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne of a Kind — 1 Available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilverplate is the most quietly luxurious thing you can put on a table, and it costs a fraction of what people assume. Use this alongside whatever flatware you already own — a mixed table of patterns reads as collected rather than mismatched, and it is how most beautiful tables actually get set. It's equally at home in a utensil crock, as a serving piece for a cheese board, or as the single good fork you reach for. If you already have Coronation in the family, this fills a gap in a service that is otherwise difficult to complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA note on care: hand wash in warm soapy water and dry immediately — silverplate tarnishes from moisture left standing, and dishwasher detergent will dull and eventually strip the plate. Polish sparingly with a proper silver cream and a soft cloth, and leave the darker tone in the recesses of the carving; scrubbing it bright flattens the ornament and thins the plate where it is most vulnerable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48003765076073,"sku":"VE-1387","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/EDF7C3E3-73FD-4E04-B857-C8740452ED88_1_102_o.jpg?v=1788763876"},{"product_id":"signed-studio-pottery-bear-chef-spoon-rest-hand-built-speckled-stoneware-with-iron-oxide-and-cobalt-c-1970-1990","title":"Signed Studio Pottery Bear Chef Spoon Rest, Hand-Built Speckled Stoneware with Iron Oxide and Cobalt, c. 1970–1990","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hand-built stoneware spoon rest in the shape of a bear's face under a soft baker's cap, cut freehand from a rolled slab of speckled clay. The outline follows the animal exactly — a ring of round curls framing the face, two ears, and the slumped brim of the hat folding over the top — so the piece has a proper silhouette rather than sitting in a plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe face is drawn with a needle tool straight into the wet clay: arched brows, three whisker strokes at each cheek, a curved snout line, and a wide recessed muzzle with a smile incised across it. The eyes are two pools of cobalt blue, the only strong color on the piece and exactly where the eye lands first. Around the face each curl is washed in rust-brown iron oxide, brushed on and left to pool darker in the incised lines, while the cap stays pale and freckled with the iron speckle that came up out of the clay body in the firing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recessed muzzle is the working part — a shallow well sized for a spoon or a tea bag. The reverse is left unglazed, showing the raw speckled body, with a hanging hole punched through the crown and the maker's signature incised by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is American studio pottery from the long boom that ran from the late 1960s through the 1980s, when tens of thousands of potters worked out of home studios, community kilns, and college programs, and craft fairs across the country sold their work directly to the people who used it. Speckled buff stoneware, iron-oxide brushwork, and cobalt accents were the defining palette of that movement — honest materials, visible tool marks, and a deliberate rejection of the flawless factory surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat separates a piece like this from the gift-shop version is that everything on it was done by hand and can be read: you can see where the needle dragged through the clay, where the oxide brush lifted, where the thumb pressed the muzzle down. It is also signed, which most production ware never is. The incised signature to the reverse appears to read\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eToby\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— the mark of a working potter rather than a factory, and the reason this piece is a small original rather than a copy of one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eField\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eObject\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpoon rest or tea bag holder; also hangs as a wall plaque\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmerican studio pottery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-built slab, cut freehand to the silhouette of a bear's face in a baker's cap, with a recessed muzzle well, incised detailing, unglazed reverse, and a hanging hole to the crown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeckled buff stoneware with iron-oxide wash and cobalt-blue glazed eyes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncised signature to the reverse, appearing to read Toby\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ec. 1970–1990\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood with honest wear. The face, oxide work, and cobalt eyes are crisp and complete, and the signature is clearly legible. Small chips and glaze losses appear along the outer edges of several curls and at the notch beside the cap, exposing pale body beneath. No cracks; the piece sits flat and hangs true. Sold as found. Condition Guaranteed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne of a Kind — 1 Available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut it beside the stove and it does real work — the muzzle catches the drips off a wooden spoon, or holds a used tea bag between cups. Hang it on a kitchen wall and it becomes a small piece of folk art instead. Either way it is the kind of object that makes a kitchen feel lived in rather than staged, and the speckled cream and rust palette sits naturally against wood, copper, ironstone, and warm paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also has an advantage almost nothing else at this price does: it is signed, one of a kind, and made entirely by hand by a person who was clearly enjoying themselves. Children love it, which is worth something too. A note on care: hand wash in warm water and dry it promptly — the reverse is unglazed and porous, so it should never soak, and the dishwasher will drive moisture into the raw clay. Hang it from a hook sized to the hole rather than an adhesive hanger, and lift it by the body rather than the ears.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48006471614569,"sku":"VE-1395","price":67.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/IMG_3467.jpg?v=1788829944"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/collections\/IMG_8743.jpg?v=1789258410","url":"https:\/\/viridianeclection.com\/collections\/flatware.oembed","provider":"Viridian Eclection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}