Liner Serving Spoon GAP Hand-dyed in Japan by a

Hand-dyed in Japan by a collective of Japanese craftsmen using a technique that dates back to the Meiji period — dyes produce different shades of colors depending on the day's weather

One glazed glossy and dark like reflecting like an antique mirror

The light glaze is subtly mottled with a few instances of drama at its bottom edge

the saucer is the hero

and suitable for the most modern of interiors

Liner Serving Spoon GAP Hand-dyed in Japan by aThe Liner collection from David Mellor is flamboyant and flowing. The decorative fluting that subtly fades into its handle brings to mind the elegance of Art Deco and the glory days of transatlantic travel. The individual pieces have an undeniable sense of grandeur and theatre and feel pleasingly substantial in the hand. The designs are inspired by the work of the iconic silversmith Robert Goodden, who taught David Mellor at the Royal College of Art