Decorative ornament (7) - GERO - Netherlands - industrial spoons





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A set of seven tin spoons in the Amsterdam School style, dating from around 1920–1930, each about 27 cm long, bearing the Gero factory mark and the designer CJH monogram, originating from Zeist, Netherlands, in good used condition with minor signs of aging.
Description from the seller
These specific spoons were designed in the style of the Amsterdam School and date from around 1920–1930. The series originally consists of a number of symbolic designs representing different sectors or themes:
Symbolism: The spoons in this set symbolize, among other things, Holland, Art, Trade, Industry, Shipping, and the Dutch Garden.
Features: The spoons are made of tin and are marked with Gero's factory mark and the designer CJH's monogram. They measure about 27 cm in length.
Collecting value: This type of spoons on an original oak rack is regarded as an exclusive collectible or a "museum piece".
Chris van der Hoef was a versatile artist who, alongside these tin household objects, was also known as a sculptor, ceramist, and designer of medals and coins.
These specific spoons were designed in the style of the Amsterdam School and date from around 1920–1930. The series originally consists of a number of symbolic designs representing different sectors or themes:
Symbolism: The spoons in this set symbolize, among other things, Holland, Art, Trade, Industry, Shipping, and the Dutch Garden.
Features: The spoons are made of tin and are marked with Gero's factory mark and the designer CJH's monogram. They measure about 27 cm in length.
Collecting value: This type of spoons on an original oak rack is regarded as an exclusive collectible or a "museum piece".
Chris van der Hoef was a versatile artist who, alongside these tin household objects, was also known as a sculptor, ceramist, and designer of medals and coins.

