Description
Vtg VV Brite Japan Demitasse Spoon Blue White Porcelain Ceramic Bowl Silverplate. This elegant piece features a silver-plated handle adorned with an intricate embossed starburst design at the finial. The oval bowl features a striking porcelain inset decorated with a classic cobalt blue and white floral motif. Vintage VV Brite Japan Silverplated & Porcelain Demitasse Spoon * Origin & Manufacture: These spoons were produced in Japan mid-to-late 20th century (typically mid-century modern era through the 1970s). VV Brite pieces were high-quality giftware and export items, famously retailed through high-end department stores like Takashimaya. * Materials & Construction: The handle is heavily silver-plated base metal featuring an ornate, relief-molded starburst or fan motif on the terminal end and a textured stem. * The Bowl: The standout feature is the porcelain/ceramic inset bowl. It features a hand-painted or transfer-ware style traditional Japanese cobalt blue floral motif on a white background, evoking the classic "Blue Onion" or Asian botanical aesthetic. * Size: As measured in and images , it is a petite accent spoon measuring just over 4 inches long, designed for espresso, tea, or condiments. * Brand: VV Brite * Type: Demitasse Spoon / Espresso Spoon * Material: Silverplated Handle, Ceramic/Porcelain Bowl * Color: Silver, Cobalt Blue, White * Original/Reproduction: Original Vintage * Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan * Style: Chinoiserie / Asian Aesthetic / Mid-Century Giftware * Item Length: Approx. 4.25 inches Offering a beautiful, vintage demitasse / coffee accent spoon by VV Brite (marked on back of stem). This elegant piece features a silver-plated handle adorned with an intricate embossed starburst design at the finial. The oval bowl features a striking porcelain inset decorated with a classic cobalt blue and white floral motif. Measurements: Just over 4 inches long (see photos with tape measure). Condition: Very good vintage condition. Mild surface wear, light scratches, and natural tarnish to the silver plate as expected with age (see image.png and image4.png for close-ups of the back). The porcelain bowl is intact with no visible chips or cracks. Beautiful addition to a mismatched spoon collection, tea party service, or Chinoiserie display! Sellers Tip: Take advantage of the clean, bright lighting shown in your photos (like image3.png). Highlight the porcelain bowl as the primary gallery photo, as the vibrant blue-on-white aesthetic performs exceptionally well under keywords associated with grandmillennial or cottagecore kitchen styling.