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What does Silver Spoon mean?
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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.
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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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Serving Pieces
Materials
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
Category
Antique 1650s Norwegian Serving Pieces
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Tableware
Materials
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Russian Sterling Silver
Materials
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Books
Materials
Paper
German Set of Six Silver Spoons in Case
Located in Marbella, ES
German set of six silver spoons in case.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
