【Showa Retro】Beautiful Royal Blue Spoon & Fork Shell Motif Enamel

Drawn in by a deep blue that seems to stop time.

A striking spoon and fork with shell motifs on the handles and guilloché engraving visible beneath the blue.

These are vintage cutlery pieces born in Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture, a city renowned worldwide for its metalworking, during the Showa era, crafted by artisans.

They feature enamel coloring decorations, created with time and effort, which cannot be replicated in today's mass-produced items.

The beauty of the wave-like patterns, reminiscent of the sea, shimmering and appearing depending on the angle of the light, is simply mesmerizing.


[Product Details]
- Material: Stainless steel (silver finish)
Decoration: Enamel coloring

- Quantity: Coffee spoon x 1
Small fork x 1

- Size: Both approximately 12.5 cm

- Condition: Used item with almost no scratches
Polished, beautiful condition

- Engraving: STAINLESS STEEL

*Please forgive minor scuffs from manufacturing and storage.
*Please judge from the photos.

*The decorated parts are delicate, so please avoid using a dishwasher and gently clean with a soft cloth.

[The Charm of This Cutlery]
A crystallization of craftsmanship
A luxurious feel that fits comfortably in the hand
Pairs well with Korean interior decor ○
But, above all else...

―?― The Royal Blue Color ―?―

I believe this is the ultimate description.

[From the Seller]
Based on the shape and design, I believe these may be from the highest-end line, Jewel Sparkle, developed by Sakuray Co., Ltd., a long-established company in Tsubame City, during the 1965-1974 period.

The V-shaped scale pattern (guilloché engraving) clearly visible beneath the blue is a design characteristic of true cloisonné enamel, which involves firing glass at 800 degrees Celsius.
The cold touch also contributes to this impression.

However, as I cannot be completely certain, I am listing them as beautiful royal blue cutlery.

I also noticed the silver finish the day after polishing. A faint black haze appeared that wasn't there the previous night, leading me to realize it was silver plating.


*The candy pot used in photo 8 is a photographic prop.
It is not included.
It would also look lovely paired with items like the Ice Rose listed separately.


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