Spoon Cabinet
A spoon cabinet may be defined as a showcase that has been specifically designed to perform the function of a display cabinet for a set of. The classically traditional spoon cabinet is crafted out of oak, pine, rose or teak wood but this high grade timber makes spoon display cabinets out of the range for many collectors; thus, MDF and laminated spoon cabinets are also available in the market. These can be painted or glossed to imitate a mock-wood finish, if customers demand a veneer close to that of any of the other premier wood categories.
Styles and materials of spoon cabinets
There are many different styles to spoon cabinets. The more popular designs include Regal cut with ornate carvings, Ceremonial spoon cabinet that may have pictorial representations around the corners or a family crest adorning it and the much-liked Country-style spoon cabinet. These may be crafted to hold 24 spoons or more, depending on the size of the collection. These spoon display cases come in many sizes and are usually made of wood, metal or plastic, with glass or Plexiglas panels that allow the collectibles to be viewed. Many spoon cabinets now feature glass or Plexiglas with a UV resistant coating, which protects collectibles from fading with exposure to sunlight.
Features of a spoon cabinet
A spoon cabinet is a must-buy for all avid spoon collectors as this specialized storage unit helps to keep the spoons protected and dust free while making an elegant statement in any dining room or kitchen. Many collectors have a preference of keeping their spoon collections in display cases, which allow collectibles to be viewed without exposing them to dust, sunlight or other damaging factors. Many spoon cabinets can hold a large number of antique or souvenir spoons for display. Certain spoon cabinets have cases that are solid and feature interior lights, such as the display cases seen in antique and jewelry stores. Sometimes these spoon cabinets themselves can be antiques, such as china curio cabinets. These can also be custom designed as multi-purpose display cases available for large collections, such as cooking ladles, tasting spoons or other novelty items amongst cutlery. The advantage to the custom designed spoon cabinet is that the shelves can be set at different heights in order to accommodate smaller objects. For all serious collectors of spoons, a spoon cabinet is an important investment for the collection as left exposed to air, these at risk of becoming coated with a thick crust of dust over time, as well as being vulnerable to sunlight and other damaging factors.