Vintage Cowrie Shell Ladle with Bakelite Handle ice cream parlor plus a little extra

plus a little extra

Antique single-sided steel corridor sign

but all print remains legible

This vintage metal box is embossed with the letters 'AD'

Vintage Cowrie Shell Ladle with Bakelite Handle ice cream parlor plus a little extraVintage sea snail shell serving spoon or ladle with a beige Bakelite handle. This piece features the shell of a member of the Cypraeidae family, known as a cowrie or cowry (depending on your region). The Italian word for this, "porcellana", was the basis for what we now call porcelain. The shell is attached to a metal stalk, which is in turn affixed to a tan handle that appears to be made from Bakelite. Exhibits minor signs of wear including some