Lepel met ronde bak en zich naar het uiteinde verbredende steel 1907

This silver spoon was made by the Wiener Werkstätte, sometime between 1903 and 1932. It looks like this spoon has really lived, hasn't it? There's a slight discoloration, and the wear and tear imply use, which somehow makes it feel more intimate and human. I wonder what kind of hands held this? What did they eat with it? I imagine that it must feel cool and smooth to touch. I notice the oval form of the spoon's bowl, the way it’s mirrored in the handle’s tip. It’s as though the artist is thinking about the subtle, quiet moments of life, elevating them. It shows me how, through careful design, everyday objects can become a source of beauty and contemplation.