SORBET SPOON
Ottoman Empire, Turkey
19th century
Coconut, wood, mother-of-pearl, coral
Length: 23.7; L.: 6.4 cm
(old accident)
Handle made of three mother-of-pearl sections and four cut brass rings, the distal end of which is carved with a coral insert. Coconut spoon riveted by three brass nails to a wooden section forming the junction.
It was used to serve "sherbet", an iced fruit granita that gave its name to sorbet.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Ref: Y9JBO5IFYK
Condition | Very good |
Style | Orientaliste (African Usuels and Rituals items of Orientaliste Style) |
Period | 19th century (African Usuels and Rituals items 19th century) |
Country of origin | Turkey |
Shipping Time | Ready to ship in 2-3 Business Days |
Location | 93400, Saint-Ouen, France |
FCP CORIDON
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