Lot no. 114 - 2
Spoon rest. Turned and carved wood. Circular in shape, complete with 16 bobbin heads, centred on a large round-headed upholsterer's nail and surmounted by a rooster resting on the head of the spinning top that crosses the spoon rest. Turned top decorated with superimposed lines and upholsterer's nails.
Brittany, late 19th century
Spoon rest diameter: 23 cm - H of this part with the rooster: 29 cm
Condition: accidents and restorations, added cockerel and cord fastening system
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Folk Art
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