An antique ceramic spoon warmer, early 19th century, no maker's mark. For filling with hot water and putting your serving and soup spoons into, when the kitchen was miles away from your formal dining room, and food risked becoming stone cold.
The nautilus shaped bowl of the warmer is set on an intricate base covered in smaller shells and barnacle relief. Just a totally gorgeous shape for your mantle, dresser or windowsill.
