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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
By A la Gerbe d'or
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
$2,848 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
Set of Five Red Coral and Silver Spoons
Located in London, GB
Set of five red coral and silver spoons
Chinese, 20th century
Measures: Spoon: Length 12cm, height 2cm
Box: Height 3cm, width 21cm, depth 15cm
The unusual caviar spoons in this...
Category
20th Century Chinese Tableware
Materials
Coral, Silver
$3,022 / set
17th Century Antique Norwegian Silver Spoon with Engraved Design
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional antique 17th century Norwegian silver spoon; an addition to our silver teaware collection.
Category
Antique 1650s Norwegian Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver
