S/5776 Antique Treen 19th Century Welsh Pear Wood Dolphin Spoon

A pleasing Welsh dolphin spoon in pear wood and of traditional form, having a shaped handle which gave it its name, that has a pointed and upwards curved end, adding to its overall appearance. The whole has a good pale honey colour and patination.

Provenance: from a Welsh private collection

Sold 2 in. (5 cm.) Wide
8 in. (20.5 cm.) Deep
Caernarfonshire Circa 1840