It was not a toy spoon. It was not part of a dollhouse set. And it did not seem like a piece of jewelry either. It looked like a small tool from another time, the kind of thing people once kept in personal care boxes, sewing drawers, or old travel kits.
After asking around and doing a little research, I learned that this object is most likely an old ear spoon, also known as an ear pick.
These small tools were once used for personal grooming. The tiny scoop at the end was designed to carefully remove wax from the outer part of the ear. The long handle made it easy to hold, and the small curved tip helped collect wax without needing a large tool.
In many parts of the world, especially in older households, ear spoons like this were quite common. Some were made of brass, some of silver, and some came in small grooming sets along with nail cleaners, tweezers, and other personal care items.
