VINTAGE DURBAN TEASPOON COLLECTORS SET

VINTAGE DURBAN TEASPOON COLLECTORS SET

Featuring Intricate Cast Scenes & Mother of Pearl Inlays

Step into South Africas nostalgic charm with this captivating vintage Durban-themed teaspoon display set a collectors treasure brimming with historical and artistic elegance.

🌍 Key Features:

• 6 detailed souvenir spoons with miniature sculpted scenes in each bowl: includes classical figures, maritime imagery, local cultural icons, and European scenes.

• Each handle is uniquely topped with symbols such as a windmill, ship, and royal figures ideal for collectors of global or themed sets.

• Mounted on an ornate upright stand with an enamel-painted Durban crest/shield at the crown.

• Base of the stand is set in gleaming mother-of-pearl, adding a luxe iridescent glow.

• Back of the crest is beautifully engraved with filigree scrollwork, enhancing the vintage appeal.

🕰 Estimated Date:
Mid-20th century (1950s1970s), produced likely for upscale tourism or diplomatic gifting.

📐 Approximate Dimensions:

• Height: 14 cm

• Spoon length: ±9 cm each

📚 Historical Note:
Such teaspoon sets were often sold at ports, emporiums, and luxury curio stores during the rise of souvenir culture in South Africa. The inclusion of European-themed bowls and handles alongside a local (Durban) crest reflects the colonial and international influence on collectible designs of the era.

🔍 Condition:
Very good vintage condition. Some mild age-appropriate patina/tarnish on silver-tone finish. No chips or cracks. Enamel and mother-of-pearl intact.

Perfect For:

• Gift for collectors

• Travel history enthusiasts

• Display in vintage-inspired kitchens, cafés or curio cabinets

• Heritage décor