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What does Silver Spoon mean?

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What does Silver Spoon mean?
In English-speaking countries, a silver spoon is typically a symbol of wealth. The common phrase, “born with a silver spoon in their mouth” refers to someone born into wealth.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Silver Spoon, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Solid silver spoon, 19th century. Shell-shaped spoon, floral pattern on the handle. Hallmark
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Antique 19th Century French Serving Pieces

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Silver

Antique Norwegian Silver Spoon, Circa 1650
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional antique 17th century Norwegian silver spoon; an addition to our silver teaware
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Antique 1650s Norwegian Serving Pieces

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Silver

Large 18th - 19th Century Scandinavian Silver Spoon
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large 18th - 19th Century Scandinavian Silver Spoon 16" x 4"
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Antique Late 18th Century Serving Pieces

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Sterling Silver

A collection of three silver spoons.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A collection of three silver spoons. Two Danish 830/1000 spoons from the 30s/40s. One German spoon
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Vintage 1930s Danish Tableware

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Silver

19th Century Russian silver spoon, Moscow 1867
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Russian silver spoon, Moscow 1867 A Russian silver spoon with an engraved spoon tray
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Antique 19th Century Russian Sterling Silver

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Silver

The Silver Spoon Classic
Located in New York City, NY
Silver Spoon, is the ultimate compilation of traditional home-cooking Italian dishes. In this all-new
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21st Century and Contemporary European Books

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Paper

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