Vintage Japanese Modernist Rosewood and Stainless Steel Salad Tongs/Serving Utensils

Description

Vintage set of salad tongs in stainless steel and rosewood (ca. 1960s, Japan).
Modernist design with pitchfork-form 'spork'/fork and serving spoon.
Very good, vintage condition with age-appropriate wear to the stainless steel.
Marked "Stainless Steel Japan."
H: 1" x L: 12.63" x D: 2"

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very good, vintage condition with age-appropriate wear to the stainless steel.

Origin:
Japan

Materials & Techniques:
Rosewood, Stainless Steel Finish

Details:
Country of Origin: Japan
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Very good, vintage condition with age-appropriate wear to the stainless steel.

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

1 x 12.63 x 2 in

Vintage Japanese Modernist Rosewood and Stainless Steel Salad Tongs/Serving Utensils

Lot 0010

Estimate $45-$90

Starting Bid

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$20

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