Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons
Industrial Design / Utilitarian Object • Oggi (commercial houseware brand)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Functionalist / Industrial Design
Medium & Technique
Stainless steel; industrial stamping and polishing techniques
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st century (modern mass production)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 4 to 6 inches in length; variable volumetric capacities (tablespoon, teaspoon, etc.); vertical nesting format
Subject Description
A set of four nesting measuring spoons with hemispherical bowls and flat rectangular handles. The objects represent the intersection of domestic utility and modernist 'form follows function' principles.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good; shows clear signs of domestic usage and utilitarian wear
Estimated Market Value
$5.00 - $15.00 USD (based on current retail secondary market for used housewares)
Auction Estimate
$2.00 - $10.00 USD (typically sold as part of a larger 'household contents' lot)
Provenance History
Acquired through commercial retail; likely used in a residential kitchen environment
Art Historical Significance
Minimal; while it represents the democratization of precision measurement in the domestic sphere, the objects are mass-produced consumer goods rather than unique artistic expressions.
Notable Features
Features the 'OGGI' brand inscription and 'Stainless steel' material marking etched into the handle in a sans-serif typeface.
Condition Issues
Surface scratching, water spotting, handle abrasions, and minor residue indicative of past culinary use.
Conservation Recommendations
Regular cleaning with non-abrasive detergents; drying with a microfiber cloth to prevent further oxidation spotting.