What is a basting spoon?

A basting spoon is a kitchen tool used in the method of basting. Since basing requires that liquid is gradually poured at the bottom of the pan when the meat is being cooked, a basting spoon helps with this process.

What is a pewter spoon?

A pewter spoon has a length of about 6.4 inches and is made of tin and other metals alloys (called pewter). It is a standard medieval-styled spoon with a diamond point ornamental knob at the shank end. On 1stDibs, find a broad range of antique and vintage pewter spoons.

What is a mote spoon?

A mote spoon is a spoon with ornate holes in it, generally used for sifting stray tea leaves from a teacup upon serving. They were popularly used in Great Britain in the 17th and 18th centuries. You can shop a collection of mote spoons from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is the rarest silver spoon?

A silver spoon made by Paul Revere Jr. sold in auction in Dallas, Texas in 2001 for a record-setting price of $32,500 —the highest amount paid for an American silver spoon at this time. Shop a range of antique and vintage silver spoons on 1stDibs.

What were caddy spoons used for?

Caddy spoons were used to measure dry leaves for preparing tea. The silver utensils became popular in 19th-century England. Sometimes, people called them caddy shells because they often had a seashell shape. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique caddy spoons.

What are Apostle spoons used for?

Apostle spoons, popular in England and Germany, feature an apostle or a saint at the end of the handle. The spoons symbolize the Last Supper of Christ, and are mainly used for personal use. You’ll find a variety of apostle spoons from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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.

What is a mother of pearl spoon?

A mother of pearl spoon is a small spoon made of natural material specially used for serving and eating caviar. These spoons are handmade from mother of pearl shells found near the coast of Vietnam. On 1stDibs, you will find a range of mother of pearl spoons from different periods and in unique designs.

How can I tell if a spoon is antique?

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.

What is a demitasse spoon used for?

Demitasse spoons are smaller than teapons and are used for spooning cappuccino froth. They can also be used to spoon food for babies

What does Silver Spoon mean?

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.

What is a caddy spoon used for?

A tea caddy spoon is used to scoop loose tea stored in the designated tea caddy. The spoons were made in the same way as conventional spoons, except that they were squatter and the scoops were more flat to provide for more surface area. Around the 1760s, they were created to meet the changing ways that Europeans stored and consumed tea. Find a range of antique and vintage tea caddy spoons on 1stDibs.

What is a spoon back chair?

A spoon back chair is an accent chair that features a deep curved back that forms arms along the sides of the furniture by sloping downward. Most spoon back chairs have wooden backs and upholstered seats. Find a variety of spoon back chairs on 1stDibs.

Are Rolex spoons worth anything?

Rolex spoons are generally worth only a modest amount. Retailers once gave out these souvenir spoons along with the purchase of Rolex watches. Consult an experienced appraiser for specific information regarding the value of a particular spoon. You'll find a large collection of Rolex watches on 1stDibs.

How can I tell if a silver spoon is antique?

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.

Why should I not use a metal spoon with caviar?

You should not use a metal spoon with caviar because caviar can oxidize when it’s exposed to metal, resulting in an unpleasant taste. Caviar spoons are typically made from a variety of non-metal materials such as bone and mother of pearl. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary caviar spoons from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How much is a sterling spoon worth?

What a sterling spoon is worth is going to depend on condition as well as rarity, age, design quality and more. Sterling silver spoons can be sold for anywhere from $5 to $2,500. Find a collection of antique and vintage sterling spoons on 1stDibs today.

How do you know if a spoon is real silver?

In order to tell whether silverware is real silver, buff the utensil with a non-abrasive soft white cloth and if the silver is real it will leave a slight black mark from tarnish.

What are mother of pearl spoons made of?

Mother of pearl spoons are made of nacre. Nacre, often referred to as mother of pearl, is a composite material that some mollusks produce as an inner shell layer. Nacre is the same material that pearls are made of. Spoons can be made entirely of mother of pearl, just the handle or additional ornamentation. Find a collection of vintage and contemporary mother of pearl spoons on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.

What is a spoon fork knife called?

A combination of fork, knife and spoon in one is called a splade, which is generally shaped like a spoon with four fork tines. The sides are either perforated or sharp and can be used as a knife to cut through food. Shop a range of antique and vintage splades on 1stDibs.

Art With Spoons

Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Albert Watson
Carmen with a spoon, Lavazza Series, Fine Art Photography, 1996, 1996

H 30 in W 24 in

Still Life with Apples, Cup, and Spoon

Located in Austin, TX

This playful pop art still life by Gaylon Dingler distorts the sizes, shapes and colors of a picnic

Category

Late 20th Century Pop Art Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Gaylon Dingler
Still Life with Apples, Cup, and Spoon

H 24 in W 30 in

Memento Mori – Platter, Vase with Lichi, Spoon, Can of Eel

By Melanie Sherman

Located in Kansas City, MO

Edition: 25 Signed, dated and numbered in ink on label affixed verso Other sizes available upon request COA provided In Sherman's photographs she is experimenting with groupings of ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Photographic Paper, Digital

Melanie Sherman
Memento Mori – Platter, Vase with Lichi, Spoon, Can of Eel, 2013

H 16.25 in W 22.5 in

Impressionist Still Life with Fruit and Spoon Autumnal

Located in Soquel, CA

Impressionist Still Life with Fruit and Spoon Autumnal Traditional still life with oranges, bananas

Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Postcard

Impressionist Still Life with Fruit and Spoon Autumnal, mid 20th Century

H 12.25 in W 20 in D 0.13 in

Set of 6 Chinese Porcelain Rice Bowls with 3 Spoons - 2Y49

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This set includes 6 beautifully crafted Chinese porcelain rice bowls and 3 matching spoons. The

Category

20th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 6 Chinese Porcelain Rice Bowls with 3 Spoons - 2Y49

H 1.97 in Dm 4.34 in

Jean Gillon. Triangular spoon with details, c. 1960

By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art

Located in PARIS, FR

Triangular spoon designed by Jean Gillon and produced by Italma/WoodArt, dating from the 1960s

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Hardwood

Jean Gillon. Triangular spoon with details, c. 1960

Large Early Papua New Guinea Carved Coconut Scoop or Spoon with Figure

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Large Early Papua New Guinea Carved Coconut Scoop or Spoon with Figure Scoop is 3 x 4 3/4 x 4 3/4

Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

Large Early Papua New Guinea Carved Coconut Scoop or Spoon with Figure

H 3 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in

Vintage Set of 7 Silver-Plated Spoons with Blazon Design – French Origin - 2Y446

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This vintage set of 7 silver-plated spoons features an elegant blazon design, adding a touch of

Category

20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Vintage Set of 7 Silver-Plated Spoons with Blazon Design – French Origin - 2Y446

H 5.52 in Dm 1.19 in

Dan Prestige Wood Spoon with Legs, Ivory Coast, West Africa on custom base

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Dan carved wood prestige spoon or ladle, from the Dan people of Ivory Coast, West Africa. Spoons

Category

Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Dan Prestige Wood Spoon with Legs, Ivory Coast, West Africa on custom base

H 18.5 in W 2.5 in D 2 in

William & Mary Rare Pewter Trefid Spoon with Portraits, Circa 1690

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Very rare William and Mary pewter trefid spoon the handle molded in relief with portraits and

Category

Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Political and Patriotic Me...

Materials

Pewter

William & Mary Rare Pewter Trefid Spoon with Portraits, Circa 1690

H 6.89 in W 1.58 in D 0.4 in

Chinese Natural Agate Stone Snuff Bottle Hand Carved with Spoon Top, circa 1940

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a beautiful Chinese Export snuff bottle, complete with its spoon top and made from a

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Agate

Chinese Natural Agate Stone Snuff Bottle Hand Carved with Spoon Top, circa 1940

H 3.45 in W 1.18 in D 0.88 in

A Rare Mughal Indian Gold and Enamel Mother of Pearl Spoon with Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

A Rare Mughal Indian Gold and Enamel Mother of Pearl Spoon with Diamonds Discover the exquisite

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Indian Scholar's Objects

Materials

Gold, Enamel

A Rare Mughal Indian Gold and Enamel Mother of Pearl Spoon with Diamonds

H 5.5 in Dm 1.5 in

Fernanda Hansen, Copenhagen, Four Art Nouveau Salt Cellars with Their Spoons

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Fernanda Hansen, Copenhagen. Four Art Nouveau salt cellars with their spoons and glass inserts in

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware

Fernanda Hansen, Copenhagen, Four Art Nouveau Salt Cellars with Their Spoons

H 1.97 in Dm 1.58 in

Salt and Pepper Cellars with Spoon, Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, Liberty, 1900

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Salt and pepper cellars with spoon WMF Style: Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, Liberty Country: Germany

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

Salt and Pepper Cellars with Spoon, Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, Liberty, 1900

H 1.97 in W 4.34 in D 1.97 in

Art Nouveau Punch Bowl with Spoon Enameled Details and Gold Paint Finish

By Loetz Glass

Located in Verviers, BE

original condition spoon and covered bowl complete. The piece is in good condition and a real beauty

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Serving Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Art Nouveau Punch Bowl with Spoon Enameled Details and Gold Paint Finish

H 12 in Dm 11 in

Art Deco Set of Six Grapefruit Spoons with Knife Silver Plated, England

Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol

Set of six spoons with a special shaped knife made for grapefruit use. The spoons are stamped and

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Set of Six Grapefruit Spoons with Knife Silver Plated, England

H 0.79 in W 1.19 in D 5.52 in

Art Deco Chrome & Glass Double Condiment Server with Spoons by Chase & Co.

By Chase and Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

Art Deco chrome & white glass double condiment server with spoons by Chase & Co., circa 1930s. The

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Chrome & Glass Double Condiment Server with Spoons by Chase & Co.

H 5 in W 6.5 in D 3.25 in

Antique American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Serving Spoon Set with Floral Motif

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This set of antique sterling silver serving spoons are unsigned, but presumed to have been made in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Serving Spoon Set with Floral Motif

H 1.75 in W 2.75 in D 9 in

Art Deco Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Beehive-Form Honey Jar With Honey Spoon

By R. Blackinton & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Period, sterling silver-mounted, beehive-form honey jar and original sterling silver honey

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Beehive-Form Honey Jar With Honey Spoon

H 4 in Dm 3 in

French Art Deco Silver Plated Tea Spoon Set of 12 with Original Box

Located in Miami, FL

French Art Deco Style 12 piece silver plated tea or coffee spoons set. Marked, this mark was found

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

French Art Deco Silver Plated Tea Spoon Set of 12 with Original Box

H 0.88 in W 1.13 in D 5.63 in

Set of 6 Art Deco Silver Coffee Spoons With Tri-Colour Enamel, Elkington, 1936

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, GB

Set of 6 Art Deco silver coffee spoons with tri-color Enamel, Elkington & Co. Birmingham 1936 The

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 6 Art Deco Silver Coffee Spoons With Tri-Colour Enamel, Elkington, 1936

H 3.75 in W 0.79 in D 0.2 in

A Set Of 2 Cheese Scoop Spoon, A Pair of Solid Silver Cheese Spoon With Hallmark

Located in Wembley, GB

A set of 2 beautiful British silver Stilton Cheese Scoop spoons. Faint BW monogram to handle. Very

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

A Set Of 2 Cheese Scoop Spoon, A Pair of Solid Silver Cheese Spoon With Hallmark

H 5.91 in W 0.79 in D 0.79 in

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Parallel Mustard Spoon with Steel 106

By Oscar Gundlach-Pedersen

Located in Hellerup, DK

Georg Jensen mustard spoon with sterling silver handle and stainless steel spoon, item 106 in the

Category

20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Parallel Mustard Spoon with Steel 106

H 3.63 in

Silver Plate and Crystal Barware Cocktail Martini Pitcher with Stirrer Spoon

By Christofle

Located in Atlanta, GA

. A long silver plate stirrer spoon completes the ensemble. The spoon and the pitcher's metal framing

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate

Silver Plate and Crystal Barware Cocktail Martini Pitcher with Stirrer Spoon

H 9.07 in W 7.07 in D 4.32 in

Set Of 6 Silver Spoons With Foxes Heads By Swaine And Adeney

By Swaine & Adeney

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Six Silver Tea Spoons. Wonderful set of six Swaine and Adeney silver spoons with the handles

Category

Early 20th Century English Sporting Art Tableware

Materials

Silver

Set Of 6 Silver Spoons With Foxes Heads By Swaine And Adeney

H 1.19 in W 7.49 in D 5.91 in

Antique Cast Gorham Sterling Silver Bon Bon Spoon No. 589 with Cherubs

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine, antique bon bon spoon. By Gorham. In cast sterling silver. No. 589. With an ornate

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Cast Gorham Sterling Silver Bon Bon Spoon No. 589 with Cherubs

H 0.75 in W 2.5 in D 5 in

Antique Cast Gorham Sterling Silver Bon Bon Spoon No. 586 with Flowers

By Gorham

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine, antique bon bon spoon. By Gorham. In cast sterling silver. No. 586. With an ornate

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Cast Gorham Sterling Silver Bon Bon Spoon No. 586 with Flowers

H 0.54 in W 1.68 in D 4.8 in

Franz Hingelberg, Denmark, Funkis Sauce Boat with Sauce Spoon in Sterling Silver

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Franz Hingelberg, Denmark. Funkis sauce boat with sauce spoon in sterling silver. Danish design

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Franz Hingelberg, Denmark, Funkis Sauce Boat with Sauce Spoon in Sterling Silver

H 4.73 in Dm 6.3 in

Three Danish Salt Jars in Silver with Blue Glass Inserts and Salt Spoons

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Three Danish salt jars in silver with blue glass inserts and salt spoons. In very good condition

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Tableware

Three Danish Salt Jars in Silver with Blue Glass Inserts and Salt Spoons

H 1.19 in Dm 2.37 in

A Wilhelm Wolff 1940s crystal cocktail jug set with matching glasses and spoon

By Wilhelm Wolff

Located in London, GB

muddling spoon.

Category

Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Barware

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

A Wilhelm Wolff 1940s crystal cocktail jug set with matching glasses and spoon

H 9.06 in W 3.75 in D 5.12 in

Bing & Grøndahl, marmalade jar in porcelain with wooden lid and silver spoon

Located in Copenhagen, DK

830 silver. Danish Art Nouveau marmalade spoon in 830 silver from 1915. The marmalade jar is from the

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Bing & Grøndahl, marmalade jar in porcelain with wooden lid and silver spoon

H 4.34 in Dm 3.15 in

Art Deco Napier Silver Plate Stirrer, Spirit Measure & Bottle Opener Multi-Tool

By Napier Co.

Located in Nantucket, MA

Silver plate Art Deco stir spoon with jigger / spirit measure top and a bottle opener built into

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Napier Silver Plate Stirrer, Spirit Measure & Bottle Opener Multi-Tool

H 9 in W 1.75 in D 1.75 in

At The ADAA Art Show - Still Life with Spoons

By Ralph Goings

Located in New York, NY

Materials

Oil, Linen

Ralph Goings
At The ADAA Art Show - Still Life with Spoons, 1998

H 32 in W 25 in

Studio 54 Man in the Moon with Spoon - Fine Art Limited Edition Color Print

By Allan Tannenbaum

Located in New York, NY

The famed Man in the Moon and Coke Spoon at Studio 54, 1978. Signed by the Photographer Image size

Category

1970s Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment

Allan Tannenbaum
Studio 54 Man in the Moon with Spoon - Fine Art Limited Edition Color Print, 1978

H 17 in W 22 in

Still life with bottles, glasses and a spoon

By Irma Rafaela Toledo

Located in Vienna, Austria

Still life with bottles, glasses and a spoon Stilleben mit Flaschen, Gläsern und einem Löffel

Category

Mid-20th Century Still-life Paintings

Materials

Tempera

Irma Rafaela Toledo
Still life with bottles, glasses and a spoon, 1953

H 17.72 in W 22.45 in D 1.58 in

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Spoons with Blossoms and Birds, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A pair of Chinese porcelain spoons painted in the interior bowl with a flowering and blossoming

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Spoons with Blossoms and Birds, 19th Century

H 7.13 in W 2.09 in D 0.79 in

19th Century, Palmette Formed Jade Spoon with Zoomorphic Metalwork Bird Handle

Located in London, GB

Composed of white and aubergine-colored jade, the bowl of scalloped form, tapering to the slender handle, curved to form the long neck of a peacock or parrot, engraved with beak, eye...

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Other Metalwork

Materials

Jade

19th Century, Palmette Formed Jade Spoon with Zoomorphic Metalwork Bird Handle

H 1.19 in Dm 7.09 in

Three-Piece Handcrafted Ceramic Pheasant Condiment Bowl with Spoon by Otagiri

Located in Petaluma, CA

This is a handcrafted ceramic pheasant condiment bowl, by Otagiri, Japan. It was purchased for a French restaurant, but never used. The hand painted colors are vibrant. This would ad...

Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Three-Piece Handcrafted Ceramic Pheasant Condiment Bowl with Spoon by Otagiri

H 3.75 in W 6.25 in D 2.8 in

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Spoons with Five Bats, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A pair of Chinese porcelain famille rose spoons painted with five bats, wu fu, three bats on the

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Spoons with Five Bats, 19th Century

H 6.54 in W 1.74 in D 0.79 in

Wang Hing Chinese Export Silver Dragon Mustard Pot with Spoon Early 20th Century

By Wang Hing & Co.

Located in Drottningholm, SE

Wang Hing Chinese export silver dragon mustard pot with spoon, early 20th century. A beautiful and

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Wang Hing Chinese Export Silver Dragon Mustard Pot with Spoon Early 20th Century

H 2.09 in Dm 1.97 in

Falize Frères, Art Nouveau Spoons in Vermeil with a Floral Design

By Falize Frères

Located in Monte Carlo, MC

Falize Frères Art Nouveau spoons in vermeil with a floral design In its fitted box Each spoon

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Serving Pieces

Materials

Vermeil

Falize Frères, Art Nouveau Spoons in Vermeil with a Floral Design

H 5.32 in W 1.19 in D 0.4 in

Majolica Salad Bowl with Spoon, Italy, Second Half of the 19th Century

Located in Berlin, DE

Italian salad bowl with matching spoon, Fin de Siècle's finest majolica work in floral decor with

Category

Antique 1880s Italian Art Nouveau Ceramics

Materials

Brass

Majolica Salad Bowl with Spoon, Italy, Second Half of the 19th Century

H 4.73 in Dm 9.85 in

J. Tostrup, Set of Six Vermeil Coffee Spoons with Polychrome Translucent Enamels

By Jacob Tostrup

Located in Monte Carlo, MC

J. Tostrup ((attributed) A set of six vermeil coffee spoons, polychrome translucent enamels, "

Category

Early 20th Century Norwegian Art Nouveau Tea Sets

Materials

Enamel, Vermeil

J. Tostrup, Set of Six Vermeil Coffee Spoons with Polychrome Translucent Enamels

H 5.32 in W 1.19 in D 0.4 in

Puiforcat Rare French Sterling Silver Tea Spoons Set with Sugar Tongs, box, Iris

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

iris motif in Art Nouveau style. Finesse of design and quality of execution rarely seen. This service

Category

Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Puiforcat Rare French Sterling Silver Tea Spoons Set with Sugar Tongs, box, Iris

H 4.7 in Dm 0.1 in

Eugene Baudin et Alphonse Debain, a Set of Six Art Nouveau Salt Cellars

By Eugene Baudin, Alphonse Debain

Located in Monte Carlo, MC

Eugene Baudin, Alphonse Debain. A set of six Art Nouveau salt cellars with four spoons; in its

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Vermeil

Eugene Baudin et Alphonse Debain, a Set of Six Art Nouveau Salt Cellars

H 0.99 in Dm 3.15 in

Puiforcat Rare French Sterling Silver Salt Cellars Pair with Spoons, Iris

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

st titre for 950/1000 on salt cellars and spoons for 950/1000 French sterling silver vermeil

Category

Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Puiforcat Rare French Sterling Silver Salt Cellars Pair with Spoons, Iris

H 0.001 in W 2.56 in D 1.77 in

Spooning, 1973, Lithograph with Lipstick Hand-Coloring, Pop Art, Conceptual Art

By Ed Ruscha

Located in Hamburg, DE

Ed Ruscha (American, born 1937) Spooning, 1973 Medium: Lithograph with hand-coloring in Revlon

Category

20th Century Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Ed Ruscha
Spooning, 1973, Lithograph with Lipstick Hand-Coloring, Pop Art, Conceptual Art, 1973

H 12.17 in W 15.75 in

'Jam Spoons with White Butterfly'' Contemporary Still Life with Jam Spoons

Located in Utrecht, NL

know them. Through an oxidized scratch in a spoon or the fold in a dress long ago folded and tucked

Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Panel

Rachel Ross
'Jam Spoons with White Butterfly'' Contemporary Still Life with Jam Spoons, 2019

H 12.6 in W 10.63 in D 1.58 in

Soup Tureen with Wood Spoon

By Karen Karnes

Located in Wilton, CT

salt-glazed stoneware

Category

1980s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Karen Karnes
Soup Tureen with Wood Spoon, 1984

H 11.5 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in

[Bruce Sargeant (1898-1938)] Still Life with Spoons

By Mark Beard

Located in New York, NY

[Bruce Sargeant (1898-1938)] Still Life with Spoons n.d. Signed in red, u.l. Oil on canvas 17 x

Category

20th Century Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mark Beard
[Bruce Sargeant (1898-1938)] Still Life with Spoons, n.d.

H 17 in W 13 in

Russian Lacquered Linden Wood Tea Cannister with Matching Spoon

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Russian lacquer tea canister with spoon made from solid Linden wood. Hand painted with lacquer in

Category

Vintage 1970s Russian Folk Art More Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Russian Lacquered Linden Wood Tea Cannister with Matching Spoon

H 10.25 in Dm 5.25 in

carved Oak Belgianspoon holder with pewter spoons

Located in Houston, TX

carved oak spoon holder for six pewter spoons.

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

carved Oak Belgianspoon holder with pewter spoons

H 16 in W 10 in

Four Bowls with silver spoon - 21st Century Contemporary Still-Life Painting

By Ingrid Smuling

Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant

This still-life is painted by Dutch Painter Ingrid Smuling. The now 77-year-old artist is still most in her element when she is painting in her beautiful studio in the middle of The...

Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Wood Panel, Oil

Ingrid Smuling
Four Bowls with silver spoon - 21st Century Contemporary Still-Life Painting, 2021

H 7.09 in W 5.12 in D 1.97 in

Italian art deco Corkscrew with spoon and measuring cup, early 1900s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian art deco Corkscrew with spoon and measuring cup, early 1900s Corkscrew with spoon and

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Barware

Materials

Metal

Italian art deco Corkscrew with spoon and measuring cup, early 1900s

H 9.85 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in

Art Deco Set of Six Grapefruit Spoons with Knife Silver Plated, England

Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol

Set of six spoons with a special shaped knife made for grapefruit use. The spoons are stamped and

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Set of Six Grapefruit Spoons with Knife Silver Plated, England

H 0.79 in W 1.19 in L 0.79 in

Art Deco Sterling Silver-Mounted Red Glass Condiments Jar with Original Spoon

By R. Blackinton & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco, sterling silver-mounted, red glass condiments jar, having an enameled strawberry as a

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Deco Sterling Silver-Mounted Red Glass Condiments Jar with Original Spoon

H 4 in Dm 3 in

Pair of Art Deco Sycamore Wood Chairs with Spoon Back Design

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco chairs with curved spoon back design and stylized cut-out details. Chairs

Category

20th Century Armchairs

Pair of Art Deco Sycamore Wood Chairs with Spoon Back Design

H 37.5 in W 25.25 in D 28.5 in

Georg Jensen Art Deco salt cellar with matching salt spoon in sterling silver.

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Georg Jensen Art Deco salt cellar with a matching salt spoon in sterling silver. Model 110. 1933

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Art Deco salt cellar with matching salt spoon in sterling silver.

H 0.79 in W 1.97 in D 1.19 in

E. Dragsted, Danish Silversmith, Marmalade Jar of Art Glass with Lid and Spoon

Located in Copenhagen, DK

E. Dragsted, Danish silversmith. Marmalade jar of art glass with lid and spoon of sterling silver

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Jars

E. Dragsted, Danish Silversmith, Marmalade Jar of Art Glass with Lid and Spoon

H 4.73 in Dm 2.76 in

Art Deco Sterling Silver-Mounted Ruby Glass Drum-Form Condiments Jar with Spoon

By R. Blackinton & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco, sterling silver-mounted ruby glass, drum-form, condiments jar with matching sterling

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver-Mounted Ruby Glass Drum-Form Condiments Jar with Spoon

H 3.25 in Dm 3.25 in

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Art With Spoons For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of art with spoons is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, all art with spoons available were constructed with great care. We have 51 antique and vintage art with spoons in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Art with spoons have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Art with spoons made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made art with spoons over the years, but those made by Georg Jensen, R. Blackinton & Co. and Arne Bang are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Art With Spoons?

Prices for art with spoons can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, art with spoons begin at $81 and can go as high as $13,500, while the average can fetch as much as $668.

Questions About Art With Spoons

What is a basting spoon?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
A basting spoon is a kitchen tool used in the method of basting. Since basing requires that liquid is gradually poured at the bottom of the pan when the meat is being cooked, a basting spoon helps with this process.
What is a pewter spoon?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
A pewter spoon has a length of about 6.4 inches and is made of tin and other metals alloys (called pewter). It is a standard medieval-styled spoon with a diamond point ornamental knob at the shank end. On 1stDibs, find a broad range of antique and vintage pewter spoons.
What is a mote spoon?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A mote spoon is a spoon with ornate holes in it, generally used for sifting stray tea leaves from a teacup upon serving. They were popularly used in Great Britain in the 17th and 18th centuries. You can shop a collection of mote spoons from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is the rarest silver spoon?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A silver spoon made by Paul Revere Jr. sold in auction in Dallas, Texas in 2001 for a record-setting price of $32,500 —the highest amount paid for an American silver spoon at this time. Shop a range of antique and vintage silver spoons on 1stDibs.
What were caddy spoons used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Caddy spoons were used to measure dry leaves for preparing tea. The silver utensils became popular in 19th-century England. Sometimes, people called them caddy shells because they often had a seashell shape. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique caddy spoons.
What are Apostle spoons used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Apostle spoons, popular in England and Germany, feature an apostle or a saint at the end of the handle. The spoons symbolize the Last Supper of Christ, and are mainly used for personal use. You’ll find a variety of apostle spoons from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is a serving spoon used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
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.
What is a mother of pearl spoon?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
A mother of pearl spoon is a small spoon made of natural material specially used for serving and eating caviar. These spoons are handmade from mother of pearl shells found near the coast of Vietnam. On 1stDibs, you will find a range of mother of pearl spoons from different periods and in unique designs.
How can I tell if a spoon is antique?
1 Answer
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.
What is a demitasse spoon used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
Demitasse spoons are smaller than teapons and are used for spooning cappuccino froth. They can also be used to spoon food for babies
What does Silver Spoon mean?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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.
What is a caddy spoon used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
A tea caddy spoon is used to scoop loose tea stored in the designated tea caddy. The spoons were made in the same way as conventional spoons, except that they were squatter and the scoops were more flat to provide for more surface area. Around the 1760s, they were created to meet the changing ways that Europeans stored and consumed tea. Find a range of antique and vintage tea caddy spoons on 1stDibs.
What is a spoon back chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A spoon back chair is an accent chair that features a deep curved back that forms arms along the sides of the furniture by sloping downward. Most spoon back chairs have wooden backs and upholstered seats. Find a variety of spoon back chairs on 1stDibs.
Are Rolex spoons worth anything?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Rolex spoons are generally worth only a modest amount. Retailers once gave out these souvenir spoons along with the purchase of Rolex watches. Consult an experienced appraiser for specific information regarding the value of a particular spoon. You'll find a large collection of Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
How can I tell if a silver spoon is antique?
1 Answer
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.
Why should I not use a metal spoon with caviar?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
You should not use a metal spoon with caviar because caviar can oxidize when it’s exposed to metal, resulting in an unpleasant taste. Caviar spoons are typically made from a variety of non-metal materials such as bone and mother of pearl. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary caviar spoons from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How much is a sterling spoon worth?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
What a sterling spoon is worth is going to depend on condition as well as rarity, age, design quality and more. Sterling silver spoons can be sold for anywhere from $5 to $2,500. Find a collection of antique and vintage sterling spoons on 1stDibs today.
How do you know if a spoon is real silver?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
In order to tell whether silverware is real silver, buff the utensil with a non-abrasive soft white cloth and if the silver is real it will leave a slight black mark from tarnish.
What are mother of pearl spoons made of?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Mother of pearl spoons are made of nacre. Nacre, often referred to as mother of pearl, is a composite material that some mollusks produce as an inner shell layer. Nacre is the same material that pearls are made of. Spoons can be made entirely of mother of pearl, just the handle or additional ornamentation. Find a collection of vintage and contemporary mother of pearl spoons on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
What is a spoon fork knife called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
A combination of fork, knife and spoon in one is called a splade, which is generally shaped like a spoon with four fork tines. The sides are either perforated or sharp and can be used as a knife to cut through food. Shop a range of antique and vintage splades on 1stDibs.