But most are machine turned and certainly not like the grand spoons of yesteryear that were hand worked. But cooks who take pride in their equipment often want the wide, deep bowls and fine woods in their wooden spoons. They're not found in our shopping malls. It's patterned after a pewter porringer circa 1750. A hand carved wooden spoon costs a little more than those turned out by the millions.
Rarity is a factor.
For example, it's very hard to get enough manzanita wood for a project because it naturally splits in every which direction when it dries. So I guess the horseradish set is a bit rare for that reason. That red streak running down through the dish and spoon is the heart wood of the manzanite. She found it here. Hope you find that special spoon too.