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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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A collection of three silver spoons.
Located in København, Copenhagen
A collection of three silver spoons.
Two Danish 830/1000 spoons from the 30s/40s.
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Tableware
Materials
Silver
$300 / set
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 on the outside on a long handle.
Category
Antique 19th Century Russian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Christofle Art Nouveau Silver Spoons, French Sterling Silver Spoons Set of 12
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine quality set of 12 antique sterling silver tea, coffee or dessert spoons attributed to Christofle, circa 1890-1930.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
The Silver Spoon Classic
Located in New York, NY
In this all-new luxurious book, The Silver Spoon Classic features 170 of the very best-of-the-best recipes from Italy's incredibly diverse regions.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Books
Materials
Paper
$60 / item
English Arts & Crafts Egyptian Revival Silver Spoons
By B.F. Norris & Co. 1
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 9 various English Arts & Crafts Egyptian Revival sterling silver spoons with sphinx head & fan design (ladle, cake knife, 7 various small spoons) marked B.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Egyptian Revival Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
**Ornate Silver Spoon with Demon Figure
Located in NANTES, FR
**Ornate Silver Spoon with Demon Figure, M3627**
This silver spoon is unmarked and small in size.
Category
Antique 19th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
