Rubberwood Salad Bowl Carved Wooden Serving Fork

Title: Authentic Vintage Plantation Timber 1992 Rubberwood Salad Bowl & Carved Serving Fork Set - Made in Malaysia Description: Offered at auction is an authentic 1992 vintage hardwood salad serving bowl complete with its matching carved wooden serving fork. Expertly crafted from plantation-grown rubberwood (Hevea brasiliensis), this set represents a definitive era in late 20th-century design when rubberwood tableware surged in global popularity due to its pioneering environmental sustainability and characteristically warm, attractive grain patterns. Bearing the definitive historical mark "Plantation Timber 1992 – Made in Malaysia," this durable set beautifully marries eco-conscious manufacturing history with timeless rustic charm. Equally suited as a highly practical kitchen serving piece for contemporary dining or as a standalone piece of decorative farmhouse-style tableware, this archival set is an excellent find for collectors of vintage culinary woodcraft and sustainable design. Details: Brand / Markings: Stamped “Plantation Timber 1992 – Made in Malaysia” Material: Premium Plantation-Grown Rubberwood (Hevea brasiliensis) Hardwood Release / Production Year: 1992 Origin: Made in Malaysia Set Inclusions: Large Salad Serving Bowl & One (1) Carved Coordinating Wooden Serving Fork Aesthetics: Late 20th-Century Eco-Design / Rustic Tableware / Mid-Century Farmhouse Style Condition: Vintage Pre-owned Culinary Condition Condition, Vintage Wooden Kitchenware Nature, and Liability Disclaimer: This item set is sold strictly "AS IS, WHERE IS" with no warranties, representations, or guarantees of any kind, expressed or implied, regarding its absolute fluid-retention capacity, modern food-safe sealant longevity under chemical washing, long-term wood expansion coefficients, or future secondary market appreciation. Vintage Rubberwood & Tableware Notice: As an authentic pre-owned vintage wooden culinary set with over three decades of history, these pieces will exhibit natural signs consistent with previous domestic handling, kitchen storage, and family table service. Bidders should anticipate standard surface characteristics. This includes, but is not limited to, faint utensil marks, light knife or fork scoring within the interior basin of the bowl, subtle surface wear on the tines of the carved fork, and localized finish relaxation or light oil penetration variations typical of seasoned hardwood tableware. Because rubberwood is an organic material, the grain features intrinsic color variations, natural pores, and ultra-subtle dimensional shifts from historical humidity changes. The set is structurally complete and free of catastrophic splitting, but it requires specialized care—it must be washed exclusively by hand, never submerged for extended periods, and never exposed to automated dishwashers or microwave heat. Overall condition grading is entirely subjective; bidders must rely completely on their own evaluation of the provided digital photographs prior to placing a bid. Color and Dimensions: Natural rubberwood tones and organic interlocking grain matrices possess unique light-absorbing qualities that interact with professional studio photography strobe lights and ambient room environments dynamically, shifting between soft blonde, honey, and amber tones depending on the lighting environment. Actual wood shades and contrast may vary slightly in person compared to what is displayed on your mobile phone, tablet, or monitor screen due to varying digital device calibrations. The seller is not liable for subjective differences in color perception. Precise height, diameter, or fluid-capacity measurements are not explicitly written in the text; please refer to the auction photographs containing measurement indicators, measuring tapes, or rulers. All dimensions are approximate, and minor variations due to organic material shifts will not be accepted as grounds for a description dispute. Bidders are strictly required to inspect all photographs carefully prior to placing a bid. The images constitute the primary, definitive, and final description of the item set's physical grain, marking clarity, and current structural state. By placing a bid, the buyer explicitly agrees that they have reviewed the photos, accept the item's current pre-owned vintage state, and agree that all sales are final. No returns, refunds, partial credits, or exchanges will be issued under any circumstances.