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What is a serving spoon used for?

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What is a serving spoon used for?
A serving spoon is used for serving individual portions of food. These are usually bigger than a tablespoon, and the bowl, or head, is rounder than it is oval-shaped. It helps in mixing as well as while preparing the food. Find a variety of antique and vintage serving spoons on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
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Shreve & Co. American Sterling Silver Berry and Fruit Serving Spoon
Located in Nottingham, GB
A fine antique American sterling silver berry and fruit serving spoon by the renowned luxury silversmith and jeweller Shreve & Co., dating to the early 20th century.
Category

Early 20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Georgian Sterling Silver Fruit Serving Spoons, London, 1737 & 1763
Located in Nottingham, GB
A fine pair of Georgian sterling silver serving spoons, dating from 1737 and 1763. The generously proportioned bowls are beautifully hand-chased with detailed depictions of various ...
Category

Antique 18th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sibray, Hall & Co Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Fruit Serving Set
By Sibray, Hall & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver fruit serving set consists of a knife, pair of fruit serving spoons, sauce/cream ladle and a sugar sifter.
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

6 Georg Jensen Cactus Sterling Silver Triangular Fruit Spoons #075
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
6 Georg Jensen Cactus Sterling Silver Triangular Fruit Spoons #075 This is a very lovely and detailed set of 6 Cactus sterling silver triangular fruit spoons designed by Georg Jense...
Category

20th Century Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Fruit Serving Set, London, 1802-1832
By Various Makers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver fruit / dessert serving set; an addition to our silver flatware collection This exceptional ant...
Category

Antique 19th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

S. Kirk & Sons Rose Berry Repousse Sterling Silver Fruit Compote Spoon
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Kirk & Sons, circa 1930, add this artful repousse sterling silver fruit compote serving spoon to your fine tableware collection.
Category

Vintage 1930s American Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

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