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Antique Silver Plate Cocktail Spoon
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Antique Silver Plate Cocktail Spoon, a distinguished piece from the early 1900s
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Cocktail Spoon
Mid-Century Sterling & .900 Silver Cocktail Spoon Set with Figural Animals
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This boxed set of six cocktail or ice tea spoons are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from
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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Sterling & .900 Silver Sipping Straw Cocktail Spoon Set with Animals
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This boxed set of six sipping straw cocktail or ice tea spoons are unsigned, but presumed to have
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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
H 9 in W 0.75 in D 0.5 in
Mid-Century Sterling & .900 Silver Sipping Straw Cocktail Spoon Set with Animals
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This boxed set of six sipping straw cocktail or ice tea spoons are unsigned, but presumed to have
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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
H 9 in W 0.75 in D 0.5 in
Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Aesthetic Period Figural Olive Spear and Spoon
By Gorham
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, Sterling, and model no 267.
(Aside from spearing olives, it also functions as a perfect cocktail spoon for
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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Boxed Set of Six Cocktail Sipper Stir Spoons in Silver
Located in Nantucket, MA
Six silver sipper/stir spoons in a fitted faux alligator box. The faux bamboo handle of the spoons
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Early 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Blossom Cocktail or Pickle Fork & Condiment Spoon
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This sterling silver fork and knife set were made by the renowned Georg Jensen of Denmark in his Blossom pattern in a naturalistic or organic style. Both pieces are clearly hallmarke...
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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1 in W 1.5 in D 5.5 in
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Blossom Cocktail or Pickle Fork & Condiment Spoon
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This sterling silver fork and knife set were made by the renowned Georg Jensen of Denmark in his Blossom pattern in a naturalistic or organic style. Both pieces are clearly hallmarke...
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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1 in W 1.5 in D 5.5 in
The Barman Art Deco Cocktail Shaker
Located in Northampton, GB
, glass liner with etched recipes to the body, integral strainer and stirring spoon. The Cocktail shaker
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Silver Plate
Large Charles X Style Cocktail Bar In Marquetry
Located in BARSAC, FR
Rare marquetry cocktail bar with Charles X-inspired motifs or Victorian-style opening onto an
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Wood
Antique Travelling German Cocktail Set Germany Circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Antique Travelling German Cocktail set in original leather case, Date Circa 1920 by D R G M. Made
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Early 20th Century German Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Leather
Art Deco Spanish Recipes Cocktail Shaker “the Barman“, France, 1920s
By Ghiso
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco cocktail shaker “The Barman" France
These shaker where sold by Ghiso.
Art Deco metal
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Clear Glass Silver Overlay Golf Theme Cocktail Shaker w/2 Part Lid
By Rockwell Silver Company
Located in Nantucket, MA
spoon to be used for stirred cocktails, there is a slot in the side of the lid through which to pour
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Silver, Chrome
Art Deco Stainless Steel & Bakelite Cocktail Bar Tool Set by GH of Canada
Located in San Diego, CA
1940s. The set includes six bar tools (bottle/can opener, tongs, long stir spoon, fruit poker, knife and
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Early 20th Century Hong Kong Art Deco Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ramona by Shreve Sterling Silver Flatware Service Dinner Set 96 pcs M/W monogram
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Spreaders, 6"
2 Cocktail Forks, 5 1/2"
1 Gravy Ladle, 7"
3 Serving Spoons, 8 1/4"
1 Cold Meat Fork, 8 3/4"
1
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Early 20th Century Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 705 Pieces
By Gorham
Located in New Orleans, LA
42 fish forks
36 demitasse spoons
36 bouillon spoons
36 ice cream forks
36 cocktail forks
24
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19th Century American Rococo Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rubans by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service 12 Set 171 pcs France Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Teaspoons, 5 1/4"
12 Demitasse Spoons, 4"
12 Dessert Spoons, 6 3/4"
12 Cocktail Forks, 6"
12 Dessert Forks
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Early 20th Century French Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Silver Plate
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 9"
12 Luncheon/Dessert Forks, 6 3/4"
12 Teaspoons, 5 3/4"
12 Place Soup Spoons, 6 3/4"
12 Cocktail
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Late 19th Century Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Dolores by Shreve Sterling Silver Flatware Service Dinner Set 71 pcs H monogram
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Spreaders, 5 7/8"
6 Cocktail Forks, 5 1/2"
6 Bouillon Soup Spoons, 5 1/4"
6 Demitasse Spoons, 4 1/8"
6 Ice
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Early 20th Century Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Renaissance by Dominick and Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 99 pcs Din
By Dominick & Haff
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 6"
12 Flat Handle Butter Spreaders, 5 3/4"
12 Cocktail Forks, 5 1/2"
12 Bouillon Soup Spoons, 4 7/8
Category
19th Century Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Baronial Old by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 120 pc Lion Dinner
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Bouillon Soup Spoons, 5"
12 Cocktail Forks, 5 3/4"
12 Large Dinner Spoons, 8 3/4"
Includes bonus brand new
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1890s American Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Paris by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 76 pieces Cherubs
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Teaspoons, 5 7/8"
8 Place Soup Spoons, 7"
8 Flat Handle Butter Spreaders, 5 3/4"
8 Cocktail Forks, 5 5/8"
8
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1890s American Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lily of the Valley by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 98 Pcs Dinner
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
spreaders, 5 3/4"
8 cocktail forks, 5 3/4"
8 bouillon soup spoons, 5 1/8"
8 demitasse spoons, ruffle bowl, 4
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19th Century Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Madam Jumel by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 190 Pcs Dinner
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
"
12 Teaspoons, 5 7/8"
12 Place Soup Spoons, 7"
12 Flat Handle Butter Spreaders, 5 3/4"
12 Cocktail
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Elegante by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 102 Pcs Dinner
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
luncheon knives, blunt, 9 1/8"
12 luncheon forks, 7"
12 teaspoons, 5 5/8"
12 cocktail forks, 5 1/2"
12
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Early 1900s Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Nellie Custis by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 89 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
/4"
12 Flat Handle Butter Spreaders, 5 3/8"
12 Cocktail Forks, 6"
1 Serving Spoon, 8 1/2"
1
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
Versailles by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 178 Pieces Dinner
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
1/2"
12 Cocktail Forks, 5 3/4"
12 Iced Tea Spoons, 2 styles - 6 with design to bowl, 6 with design
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Late 19th Century Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Champlain by Frank Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 50 Pieces
By Amston Silver Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Amston)
8 Place Soup Spoons, 6 7/8"
8 Cocktail forks, 6"
2 Serving spoons, 8".
Includes bonus brand
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Early 20th Century Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Chatham by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 109 Pieces Dinner
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
spreaders, 5 1/4"
8 cocktail forks, 5 1/2"
8 bouillon soup spoons, 5 3/8"
8 gumbo soup spoons, 7"
8
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Early 20th Century Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
54 Pc Georg Jensen Acanthus Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Cutlery Set Denmark
By Johan Rohde, Georg Jensen
Located in Dayton, OH
spoons
8 dinner spoons
8 dinner forks
8 salad forks
1 cocktail fork
1 serving spoon
1 cake knife
1
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 6 in W 17 in D 11.5 in
Francis I Older by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 87-Pcs
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
), 6"
8 CREAM SOUP SPOONS, 6"
8 FLAT HANDLE BUTTER SPREADERS, 5 7/8"
8 COCKTAIL FORKS, 5 5/8"
8 ICED
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Early 20th Century Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tétard Frères Sterling Silver 160-Piece Flatware Set in Valios '?' Pattern
By Tetard Freres
Located in New York, NY
cocktail forks (4 5/8 in)
- 11 ice cream spoons (4 3/4 in)
- 12 snail forks (5 5/8 in)
Tétard
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 134 Pieces Dinner
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
handle butter spreaders, 5 1/4"
12 cocktail forks, 5 3/8"
12 demitasse spoons, 4 1/4"
12 egg spoons, 5 3
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Late 19th Century Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Van Dyke by International Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set of 12, 157 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
teaspoons, 6".
11 cocktail forks, 5 3/4".
12 iced tea spoons, 7 1/8".
12 bouillon soup spoons, 5".
12 gumbo
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Antique Sterling Silver Thimble Shot Glass Jigger Art Nouveau
By E.G. Webster & Sons
Located in New York, NY
last image. 'Webster', 'Sterling'. Dimensions: 2" Height.
Sterling silver cocktail stirrer / spoon
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Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
Baronial Old by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 120 Pc Lion Dinner
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
soup spoons, 5"
12 cocktail forks, 5 3/4"
12 large dinner spoons, 8 3/4"
Includes bonus brand new
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1890s American Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Fontaine by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 83 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
cocktail forks, 5 1/2"
8 iced tea spoons, 7 3/8"
8 bouillon soup spoons, 5 3/8"
8 demitasse spoons, 4 1/8
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Early 20th Century Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
Van Dyke By International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service, S Mono
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Spoons, 5 7/8"
10 Ice Cream Forks, 5"
8 Cocktail Forks, 5 5/8"
1 Gravy Ladle, 7 1/4"
2 Serving Spoons, 8
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Early 20th Century Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
Windham by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 159 Pieces, Huge
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
".
12 teaspoons, 6".
12 place soup spoons, 7 1/8".
12 flat handle butter spreaders, 6".
12 cocktail
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Early 20th Century Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
Champlain by Frank Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 50 Pcs Din
By Amston Silver Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
forks, 6"
Eight teaspoons, 6" (by Amston)
Eight place soup spoons, 6 7/8"
Eight cocktail forks, 6"
Two
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Early 20th Century Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Florentine by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set Dinner 195 Pcs
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 6 1/8".
12 cocktail forks, 5 12".
12 iced tea spoons, 8 1/4".
12 bouillon spoons, 5 3/8".
12
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Early 20th Century Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
Newport Shell by Frank Smith Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 101 Pcs
By Frank Smith Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
cocktail forks, 5 1/2"
4 serving spoons, 8 1/2"
1 cold meat fork, 7 3/4"
Includes bonus brand new
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Early 20th Century Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Juliet by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Set of 125 Pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
spoons, 6 1/2".
12 cocktail forks, 5 5/8".
12 demitasse spoons, 4".
12 grapefruit spoons, 5 3/4".
One
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1920s Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
Baronial Old by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service, 144 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
".
12 salad forks, 5 7/8".
12 teaspoons, 5 7/8".
12 place soup spoons, 7 1/8".
12 cocktail/oyster
Category
1890s American Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Romaine by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Dinner 198 Pc
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
spoons, 7 1/4"
12 flat handle butter spreaders, 5 7/8"
12 cocktail forks, 5 5/8"
12 iced tea spoons, 7 5
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
William & Mary by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 12 Service Huge
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
".
12 cocktail forks, 5 1/2".
12 bouillon spoons, 5 3/8".
12 gumbo spoons, 7".
One gravy ladle, 5 7/8
Category
1920s Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
Feather Edge by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 120 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
cocktail forks, 5 1/2".
12 iced tea spoons, 7 5/8".
12 grapefruit spoons, 5 3/4".
12 gumbo soup spoons, 7
Category
1920s Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
Shiebler Sterling Silver 24-Piece Flatware Set in American Beauty Pattern with O
Located in New York, NY
. This set contains 6 cocktail forks with gilding (6 in), 5 dessert forks (6 in), 6 bowl table spoons
Category
19th Century Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 18 in W 12 in D 12 in
Chatham by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 132 Pieces Dinner
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
cocktail forks 5 1/2",
12 bouillon soup spoons 5 3/8",
12 demitasse spoons 4 1/4",
one serving spoon 8 1
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
Old Colonial by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 144 Pcs Dinner
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
"
12 place soup spoons, 7 1/8"
12 flat handle butter spreaders, 5 3/4"
12 cocktail forks, 6 1/8"
12
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Mount Vernon by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service 56 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
spoons, 6 7/8",
eight cocktail forks, 6",
eight coffee spoons, 5 1/4"
Includes bonus brand new storage
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rattail Antique by Dominick & Haff Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set Service
By Dominick & Haff
Located in Big Bend, WI
soup spoons, 6 7/8"
12 flat handle butter spreaders, 6"
12 cocktail forks, 5 1/2"
12 ice cream forks, 5
Category
19th Century Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Mazarin by Dominick & Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service, 119 Pieces
By Dominick and Haff Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
".
12 flat handle butter spreaders, 5 3/4".
12 cocktail forks, 5 3/8".
12 serving spoons, 8 1/2
Category
1890s Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Chrysanthemum by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 300 Pieces Massive
By Durgin-Gorham 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
butter spreaders, gold-washed, 5 1/4".
12 cocktail forks, 5 1/2".
12 bouillon soup spoons, 5 1/2".
12
Category
1890s American Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Fontaine by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 65 Pcs "L" Mono
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
butter spreaders, 5 3/4"
Eight demitasse spoons, 4 1/8"
One cocktail/oyster fork, 5 1/2"
One gravy ladle
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Marquise by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 80 Pcs Dinner
By Paulding Farnham., Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
luncheon/dessert forks, 6 3/4",
eight teaspoons, 5 3/4",
eight place soup spoons, 6 7/8",
eight cocktail
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Early 20th Century Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wedgwood by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Dinner Set 140 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
cocktail forks, 5 1/2".
12 iced tea spoons, 7 1/2".
12 bouillon spoons, 5 1/2".
12 demitasse spoons, 4 1/8
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Wellington by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 121 Pc Dinner "S" Mono
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
/8",
12 cocktail forks 5 1/2",
12 bouillon soup spoons 5",
12 gumbo soup spoons 6 7/8",
12
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Charles II by Dominick & Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 56 Pc Dinner
By Dominick & Haff
Located in Big Bend, WI
soup spoons, 7"
8 cocktail forks, 5 1/2"
8 gumbo soup spoons, 6 7/8"
Includes bonus brand new
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Carthage by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 124 Pcs Dinner Chest
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
flat handle butter spreaders, 5 1/2"
12 cocktail forks, 5 1/2"
Three serving spoons, 8 1/8"
One sugar
Category
1910s Arts and Crafts Antique Cocktail Spoon
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
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Antique Cocktail Spoon For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique cocktail spoon you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique cocktail spoon for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. Your living room may not be complete without an antique cocktail spoon — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique cocktail spoon bearing mid-century modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique cocktail spoon that is appealing in its simplicity, but Georg Jensen, James Dixon & Sons and Tiffany & Co. produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Antique Cocktail Spoon?
Prices for an antique cocktail spoon start at $450 and top out at $2,550 with the average selling for $749.
Finding the Right tableware for You
While it isn’t always top of mind for some, antique and vintage tableware can enhance even the most informal meal. It has been an intimate part of how we’ve interacted with our food for millennia.
Tableware has played a basic but important role in everyday life. Ancient Egyptians used spoons (which are classified as flatware) made of ivory and wood, while Greeks and Romans, who gathered for banquets involving big meals and entertainment, ate with forks and knives. At the beginning of the 17th century, however, forks were still uncommon in American homes. Over time, tableware has thankfully evolved and today includes increasingly valuable implements.
Tableware refers to the tools people use to set the table, including serving pieces, dinner plates and more. It encompasses everything from the intricate and elaborate to the austere and functional, yet are all what industrial product designer Jasper Morrison might call “Super Normal” — anonymous objects that are too useful to be considered banal.
There are four general categories of tableware — serveware, dinnerware, drinkware and, lastly, flatware, which is commonly referred to as silverware or cutlery. Serveware includes serving bowls, platters, gravy boats, casserole pans and ladles. Most tableware is practical, but it can also be decorative. And decorative objects count as tableware too. Even though they don’t fit squarely into one of the four categories, vases, statues and floral arrangements are traditional centerpieces.
Drinkware appropriately refers to the vessels we use for our beverages — mugs, cups and glasses. There is a good deal of variety that falls under this broad term. For example, your cheerful home bar or mid-century modern bar cart might be outfitted with a full range of vintage barware, which might include pilsner glasses and tumblers. Specialty cocktails are often served in these custom glasses, but they’re still a type of drinkware.
Every meal should be special — even if you’re using earthenware or stoneware for a casual lunch — but perhaps you’re hosting a dinner party to mark a specific event. The right high-quality tableware can bring a touch of luxury to your cuisine. Young couples, for example, traditionally add “fine china,” or porcelain, to their wedding registry as a commemoration of their union and likely wouldn’t turn down exquisite silver made by Tiffany & Co. or Georg Jensen.
It’s important to remember, however, that when you’re setting the dining room table to have fun with it. Just as you might mix and match your dining chairs, don’t be afraid to mix new and old or high and low with your tableware. On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage and antique tableware to help elevate your meal as well as the mood and atmosphere of your entire dining room.
Questions About Antique Cocktail Spoon
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a spoon is antique, check the hallmark on the reverse of the handle. This information will tell you a lot about who made the spoon and its silver content, which can lead you to the manufacturer and the age of the piece. Shop a large collection of vintage and antique spoons from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a silver spoon is an antique, seek the assistance of a licensed and experienced appraiser. Many antique pieces lack marks, and it is generally not possible to determine the type and age of metal through a simple visual inspection. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver spoons on 1stDibs.
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