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8 Hotchkiss & Schreuder Sterling Silver Medallion Grapefruit Spoons, Late 19th C
Located in Gardena, CA
8 Hotchkiss & Schreuder sterling silver medallion grapefruit spoons, Late 19th Century. Etched
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Late 19th Century Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Set of 2 Tiffany & Co Broom Corn Sterling Silver Grapefruit Spoons w/Mono #15281
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 2 Tiffany & Co sterling silver grapefruit spoons in the Broom Corn pattern by Tiffany & Co
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Late 19th Century Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Mayflower by Schofield Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 88 Pieces R
By The Schofield Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Handle Butter Spreaders, 5 1/2" 12 Grapefruit Spoons, 6" 1 Gravy Ladle, 6 1/4" 1 Serving Spoon, 8 1/4
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Early 20th Century Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Princess Patricia by Durg Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 90 Pcs Dinner
By Durgin Silver Company, Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
teaspoons, 5 7/8" 12 place soup spoons, 7 1/4" 12 grapefruit spoons, 5 7/8" 12 gumbo soup spoons, 7" 1
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Early 20th Century Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Louis XV by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service 90 Pieces
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
soup spoons, 5", eight demitasse spoons, 4", eight butter/pate spreaders, 5", eight grapefruit
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Late 19th Century Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Wellington by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 121 Pc Dinner "S" Mono
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
grapefruit spoons 5 3/4", one cake knife (all-sterling & serrated) 9", Includes bonus brand new storage
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Early 20th Century Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Chrysanthemum by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 300 Pieces Massive
By Durgin-Gorham 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
breakfast knives, 8". One butter pick twisted, 6 1/4". 12 grapefruit spoons, 5 7/8". 12 gold-washed
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1890s American Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Van Dyke by International Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set of 12, 157 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
soup spoons, 6 3/4". 12 grapefruit spoons, 6". 9 fish forks, 6 1/4". 1 gravy ladle, 7 1/8". 6 serving
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

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 Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Marquise by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 89 Pieces
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
", 12 flat handle butter spreaders, 6", 12 grapefruit spoons, 5 3/4", one serving spoon, 8 1/2", one
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Early 20th Century Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Beaded by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 72 Pcs Dinner
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Grapefruit Spoons, 6", 8 Fruit Knives w/stainless blades, 6 1/2" Includes bonus brand new storage chest
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Early 20th Century Danish Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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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
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1920s Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Royal Oak by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 68 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
spoons, 6 5/8" 8 fish forks, 7" 8 grapefruit spoons, gold-washed, 5 3/4" 1 serving spoon, 8 1/2" 1 cold
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Early 1900s Rococo Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Baltimore Rose by Schofield Repousse Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 106 Pc
By The Schofield Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
spoons, 7", 12 flat handle butter spreaders, 5 1/2", 12 grapefruit spoons, 6", 12 ice cream forks, 6
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Early 20th Century Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

750 Silver Set of 6 Fiddle & Thread Large Teaspoons European
Located in York, GB
extra strong, they are perfect as grapefruit spoons as well as for such as ice cream or just in a large
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1920s German Art Nouveau Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

750 Silver Set of 6 Fiddle & Thread Large Teaspoons European
750 Silver Set of 6 Fiddle & Thread Large Teaspoons European
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Van Dyke By International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service, S Mono
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Teaspoons, 6" 10 Bouillon Soup Spoons, 5 1/8" 10 Demitasse Spoons, 4 - 3 7/8" & 6 - 4 1/4" 10 Grapefruit
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Early 20th Century Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Windham by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 159 Pieces, Huge
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
knives, w/stainless blades, 8". 12 fish forks, 6 3/4". 12 grapefruit spoons, gold-washed, 5 7/8". One
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Early 20th Century Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Monticello by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 144 Pieces Dinner
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
grapefruit spoons, 5 3/4" 12 chocolate spoons, large, 5" 12 gumbo soup spoons, 6 3/4" 2 serving spoons, 8 1/2
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Early 20th Century Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Florentine by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set Dinner 195 Pcs
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
demitasse spoons, 4 1/4". 12 fish fork, 7 1/8". 12 fish knives, all-sterling, 8". 12 grapefruit spoons, 5 3
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Early 20th Century Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Lebolt Sterling Silver Flatware Set Hand-Wrought Chicago 72 Pcs Arts & Crafts
By Lebolt & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
spoons, 4 1/4". Eight cocktail forks, 5 1/4". Eight grapefruit spoons, 5 7/8". Includes bonus brand new
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Chatham by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 109 Pieces Dinner
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
grapefruit spoons, 5 3/4" 8 4-o'clock coffee spoons, 5 1/8" 1 gravy ladle, 6 3/8" 1 serving spoon, 8 1/2
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Early 20th Century Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Renaissance by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 156 Pcs Herbst Estate
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
" 18 fish forks, 6 7/8" 18 teaspoons, 5 7/8" 18 gumbo soup spoons, 8 1/8" 18 grapefruit spoons, 5 3
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Early 20th Century Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Fuchsia by Georg Jensen Klokke Sterling Flatware Set for 12 Dinner 160 Pieces
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
grapefruit spoons, 6 1/4" 1 berry spoon, all-sterling, 8 1/4" 1 pickle fork, 2-tine, 6 1/4" 1 salad serving
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Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Florentine by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 160 Pcs
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
". 12 grapefruit spoons, 5 3/4". 12 gumbo soup spoons, 7 7/8". Two serving spoons, 8 1/2". One all
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Early 1900s Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Etruscan by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner Service 142 pcs "L" Mono
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
/4", 12 grapefruit spoons, 6", 8 demitasse spoons, gold-washed, 4 1/4", 8 gumbo spoons, 6 3/4", 8
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Early 20th Century Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Louis XIV by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service, Huge 146 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
", 12 gumbo soup spoons, 7", 12 fruit knives with stainless blades, 7 1/4", 12 grapefruit spoons, 6
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1920s American Louis XIV Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Romaine by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Dinner 198 Pc
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
/8" 12 bouillon soup spoons, 5 1/2" 12 demitasse spoons, 4 1/4" 12 grapefruit spoons, 5 7/8" 12 ice
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Early 20th Century Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Kenilworth by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 200 Pieces Huge
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
server, 9 7/8", 12 grapefruit spoons, 5 3/4", 12 gumbo soup spoons, 6 5/8", 12 ice cream forks, 5 1/2", 1
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1880s Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver Set of Grapefruit Bowls & Spoons, Walker & Hall 1927
By Walker & Hall
Located in London, London
grapefruit bowls & spoons, are presented in their original box, and are in the Art Deco taste. Each bowl
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Baltimore Rose by Schofield Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 189 Pcs Dinner
By The Schofield Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
spoons, 7 1/8" 12 bouillon soup spoons, 5 1/4" 12 grapefruit spoons, 6" 12 demitasse spoons, 4 1/2" 1
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Early 20th Century Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. San Lorenzo Silver Flatware Service, 248 Pieces
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
12 salt cellar spoons 12 iced tea spoons 12 grapefruit spoons 12 American dessert spoons 12
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Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Madam Jumel by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 190 Pcs Dinner
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
" 12 Ice Cream Forks, Original, 5 1/8" 12 Grapefruit Spoons, 6" 1 Ice Spoon, pierced, 7 3/4" 1
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Early 20th Century Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Meadow by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 198 Pieces Dinner
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
3/4" 12 bouillon soup spoons, 4 3/4" 12 grapefruit spoons, gold-washed, 5 3/4" 12 demitasse
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Late 19th Century Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Cluny by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service Massive Set with Vintage Chest
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
, all-sterling, 8 3/8" 9 grapefruit spoons, gold-washed, 5 3/8" 5 strawberry forks, 4 3/4" 2 fish
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Late 19th Century Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Olympian by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 252 Pc Dinner
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
/2" 12 Demitasse Spoons, 4" 12 Grapefruit Spoons, 5 3/4" 12 Ice Cream Spoons, spade shape, 6" 12
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Late 19th Century Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Cambridge by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 310 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
spoons, 5" 12 grapefruit spoons, 5 3/4" 12 coffee spoons, 5 3/8" 12 ice cream spoons, gold-washed, 5 1
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Early 20th Century Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Florentine by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service with Provenance 426 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
3/4" 12 teaspoons, 6" 12 teaspoons, gold-washed, 6" 12 grapefruit spoons, gold-washed, 5 3/4" 12
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Early 20th Century Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany Chrysanthemum Sterling Silver Dinner Set with 145 Pieces
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
spoons (7 3/4), 12 bouillon spoons (5 1/2), 10 grapefruit spoons (5 3/4), and 6 tablespoons (8 1/4
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Late 19th Century American Japonisme Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Vendome by Peter Hertz Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 73 Pcs
By Peter Hertz
Located in Big Bend, WI
teaspoons, 6" 12 place soup spoons, 7 1/4" 12 grapefruit spoons, 6" One berry spoon, 8 3/4" Includes bonus
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Norman Hammered by Shreve Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 77 Pcs M Monogram
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
forks, 5 1/8" 5 grapefruit spoons, 5 3/4" 3 serving spoons, 8 3/8" Includes bonus brand new storage
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany Flaware
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, 17 dinner forks, 17 dinner knives, 17 teaspoons, 9 salad forks, 10 butter spreaders, 12 grapefruit
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Early 20th Century American Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

“Della Robia” Sterling Silver Flatware Set by Alvin
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Brisbane, Queensland
dessert spoons. Nine tea spoons. 12 butter knives. 12 iced tea spoons. 12 grapefruit spoons. One
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1920s American Renaissance Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

20th Century 'Princess Patricia' Sterling Silver Flatware Set by Gorham
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brisbane, Queensland
spoons, eight entree forks, six salad forks, eight ice cream forks, eight grapefruit spoons, six tea
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Early 20th Century American Modern Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Acorn Grapefruit Spoon in Sterling Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Acorn grapefruit spoon in sterling silver. Measures: length: 14.8 cm. In excellent
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1910s Danish Art Deco Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Tiffany & Co 118 Piece Canteen Cutlery Flemish Pattern Art Deco
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
ladle 8 dessert spoons 6 grapefruit spoons 6 coffee spoons 6 entree serving forks 6 mustard spoons.  
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

"Antique Colonial" Sterling Silver Set Patented by Tiffany & Co
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Surfside, FL
")- 12 gumbo soup spoon (8")- 12 oval soup spoon 7")- 12 teaspoon (6")- 12 (very thought for) grapefruit
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Late 19th Century American Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Virginiana by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 132 Pieces "P" Mono
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
spreaders, 6", eight cocktail forks, 5 1/2", 12 demitasse spoons, 4 1/4", 12 grapefruit spoons, 5 7/8", 12
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Lily by Watson Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set 8 Service 83 Pcs "M" Monogram
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
3/4", eight cocktail forks, 5 1/2", eight coffee spoons, 5 3/8", eight grapefruit spoons, 5 7/8
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Early 20th Century Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Lily by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Eight Service "M" Monogram
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
". Eight demitasse spoons, 4". Eight coffee spoons, 5 3/8". Eight grapefruit spoons, 5 7/8". One gravy
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Early 1900s Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Commonwealth by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner Service 128 Pieces
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
serving spoons, 8 1/4", eight grapefruit spoons, 5 1/2", eight strawberry forks, 4 7/8", eight fruit
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Early 20th Century Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Castilian by Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 74 Pieces
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 4 3/8", 8 Bouillon Spoons, 5 3/8", 8 Ice Cream Forks, 5 7/8", 8 Gumbo Spoons, 7 3/8", 8 Grapefruit
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Early 20th Century Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Continental by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 28 pcs Dinner
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
, all-sterling, 5 7/8". Four fruit knives, 6 5/8". Four grapefruit spoons, 5 7/8". Includes
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Early 1900s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Versailles by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 374 Pcs Dinner Kirby
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
, gold-washed, 4 3/8" 24 fruit knives with stainless blades, 7 1/8" 24 grapefruit spoons, gold-washed, 5
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Late 19th Century Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Renaissance Silver Flatware Service, 417 Pieces
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fruit forks Strawberry forks Grapefruit spoons Iced tea spoons Coffee spoons Demitasse spoons
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Early 20th Century American Other Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Les Cinq Fleurs by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 145 Pieces
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
" 12 place soup spoons, 7 1/8" 12 cocktail forks, 5 3/8" 12 gumbo soup spoons, 7 1/4" 12 grapefruit
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Early 20th Century Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Elizabeth Tudor Hammered by Schofield Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 83 Pieces
By The Schofield Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
forks, 6 1/4". Eight grapefruit spoons, 6 1/8". One sugar spoon, 6". One flat handle master butter, 7
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Early 1900s American Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Tuileries by Gorham Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set for 12 Service 168 Pcs
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
spoons, 4 3/4". 11 demitasse spoons, 4 3/8". 12 gumbo soup spoons, 6 7/8". 12 grapefruit spoons, gold
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Early 1900s Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Palm by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner Service 286 Pieces
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
spoons, 4 3/4" 18 breakfast knives, hollow handle all-sterling, 7 3/4" 18 grapefruit spoons, gold-washed
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Late 19th Century Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

Ailanthus Atlantis by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 156 Pc
By Burnett Tiffany, Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 6 3/4", 12 salad forks, 6", 12 teaspoons, 5 3/4", 12 place soup spoons, 7", 12 grapefruit spoons
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Late 19th Century Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

English King by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set 72 Pc C Mono
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
forks, 6" Eight bouillon soup spoons, 5 1/4" Eight demitasse spoons, 4" Eight grapefruit spoons, 5 5
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Early 20th Century Antique Grapefruit Spoons

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Sterling Silver

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Antique Grapefruit Spoons For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique grapefruit spoons is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique grapefruit spoons was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. There are all kinds of antique grapefruit spoons available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique grapefruit spoons are generally popular furniture pieces, but Arts and Crafts, Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Antique grapefruit spoons have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Gorham Manufacturing Company, Tiffany & Co. and Durgin Silver Company are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Grapefruit Spoons?

Prices for antique grapefruit spoons start at $200 and top out at $88,500 with the average selling for $12,995.

Finding the Right sterling-silver for You

Dining and entertaining changed drastically when we began to set our tables with sterling silver for holiday gatherings, wedding receptions, engagement parties and, in some of today’s homes, everyday meals.

Often called the “Queen of metals,” silver has been universally adored for thousands of years. It is easy to see why it has always been sought after: It is durable, strong and beautiful. (Louis XIV had tables made entirely of silver.) Sterling silver is an alloy that is made of 92.5 percent silver — the “925” stamp that identifies sterling-silver jewelry refers to this number. The other 7.5 percent in sterling silver is typically sourced from copper.

Neoclassical-style sterling-silver goods in Europe gained popularity in the late 18th century — a taste for sterling-silver tableware as well as tea sets had taken shape — while in the United States, beginning in the 19th century, preparing the dinner table with sterling-silver flatware had become somewhat of a standard practice. Indeed, owning lots of silver goods during the Victorian era was a big deal. Back then, displaying fine silver at home was a status symbol for middle-class American families. And this domestic silver craze meant great profitability for legendary silversmith manufacturers such as Reed & Barton, Gorham Manufacturing Company and the International Silver Company, which was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898, a major hub of silver manufacturing nicknamed “Silver City.”

Today, special occasions might call for ceremonial silver designed by Tiffany & Co. or the seductive sterling-silver cutlery from remarkable Danish silversmith Georg Jensen, but there really doesn’t have to be an event on the calendar to trot out your finest tableware.

Event- and wedding-planning company maestro Tara Guérard says that some “investment pieces,” such as this widely enamored alloy, should see everyday use, and we’re inclined to agree.

“Sterling-silver flatware is a must-have that you can use every single day, even to eat cereal,” she says. “Personally, I want a sterling-silver goblet set for 12 to 20; I would use them every time I had a dinner party. Ultimately, there are no criteria for buying vintage pieces: Buy what you love, and make it work.”

Whether you’re thinking “ceremonial” or “cereal,” browse a versatile collection of vintage, new and antique sterling-silver wares on 1stDibs today.

Questions About Antique Grapefruit Spoons
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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, 2022
    To 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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