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 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.

Are sterling-silver spoons solid silver?

A sterling silver spoon is mostly fine silver, but not quite solid silver. Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. You can shop a collection of authentic sterling silver items from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

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.

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.

How much is a solid silver spoon worth?

How much a solid silver spoon is worth will depend upon what silver is worth per ounce at any given moment — likely between $22 and $25 per ounce — as well as other factors. With respect to sterling silver, what a sterling spoon is worth will depend on condition as well as rarity, age, design quality and more. Sterling silver spoons are sold for anywhere from $5 to $2,500. It’s a broad range! Find a collection of antique and vintage sterling spoons on 1stDibs today.

Are silver-plated spoons worth anything?

Yes, some silver-plated spoons may be worth something. Generally, any value from silver-plated flatware comes from its maker, pattern and style rather than from its materials. The reason for this is that silver plate is predominantly base metal and features just a thin layer of genuine silver, which may not be suitable salvage. To learn how much your pieces may be worth, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a range of spoons and other flatware on 1stDibs.

How much is a silver serving spoon worth?

How much a silver serving spoon is worth would depend on if it is made of pure sterling silver or is silver plated. A great way to differentiate between the two is to look for a mark that identifies objects that are made of sterling silver. Sterling silverware made in the United States after roughly the 1850s will carry a marking: either “Sterling” or “925.” Silver-plated spoons can be worth up to $15 and a sterling silver spoon is worth more. Find a collection of antique and vintage silverware on 1stDibs.

What are the pieces in a silver tea set?

The pieces in a silver tea set vary. Most sets include at least four pieces: a spirit burner, a teapot, a cream pitcher and a sugar bowl. Some sets also contain a matching coffee pot or a small serving spoon for the sugar bowl. Find a range of antique and vintage silver tea sets on 1stDibs.

Do silver teapots keep tea hot?

Yes, the natural properties of silver retain heat, so any hot liquids inside of a teapot are kept hot or warmer longer than they would in containers made of glass or other materials. Shop a collection of properly vetted vintage silver teapots from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is the value of a sterling silver tea service?

The value of a sterling silver tea service is based on its age, maker, and the pieces included. A sterling set can start at $1,000 but the value can be a wide range. If it is sterling, it will typically have a hallmark of “.925.” This demonstrates that the piece is 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper alloy. Simply put, the more pieces you have in the set, the more it will be worth. Find a collection of antique and vintage sterling silver tea service on 1stDibs today.

How much is a silver tea service worth?

A silver tea service set’s prices can range based on age, maker, and pieces included. Most sterling silver sets will start at $1,000.00. The most desirable silver tea sets are those that include a tray and many different types of pieces.

How much is a sterling silver tea set?

The value of a sterling silver tea set is based on age, maker, and the pieces included. A set can start at $1,000, but the value can be a wide range. If it is sterling, it should have a hallmark of “.925.” This indicates that the piece is 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper alloy. The more pieces in the set, the more it is likely to be worth in some cases. Find a collection of antique and vintage sterling silver tea sets on 1stDibs today.

Are silver tea sets safe to use?

Silver is a chemically non-reactive metal, so as long as the tea set is clean and has been properly cared for, it is safe to use. However, silver is an excellent conductor of heat, so be careful not to burn your lips or tongue whilst drinking tea. Shop a collection of authentic silver tea sets from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

Are silver tea sets worth anything?

Silver tea sets can range in value depending on a variety of factors. A silver-plated tea set is not usually very high value, though certain pieces and who the maker is plays a large role. A sterling silver set can be worth at least $1000.

How much is a silver tea set worth?

A basic sterling silver tea set costs around $1,000. However, the older the set is, the more expensive it will be. Some antique silver tea sets are worth up to $400,000.

Silver Tea Spoons

Silver Flatware Chest

Monogrammed Silver

Rare Spoons

Sugar Bowl With Spoon

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20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

12 Georg Jensen Acanthus Sterling Silver, Tea Spoons

H 5.91 in Dm 0.79 in

Set of Six 19th Century Gorham Sterling Silver Tea Spoons

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Amazing set of ornate sterling silver tea spoons. They are all marked Gorham sterling and pristine

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Antique 1890s American Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Set of Six 19th Century Gorham Sterling Silver Tea Spoons

H 0.5 in W 6 in D 1 in

Dutch Mid 19th Century Wooden Spoon Box with 12 Silver Tea Spoons

Located in Delft, NL

A Dutch mid 19th century wooden spoon box with 12 silver tea spoons A mahogany wooden spoon box

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Antique Mid-19th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Dutch Mid 19th Century Wooden Spoon Box with 12 Silver Tea Spoons

H 1.97 in W 6.7 in D 2.96 in

Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd Antique Edwardian sterling silver tea spoon set of 7

By Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd.

Located in Braintree, GB

Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd Antique Edwardian sterling silver tea spoon set of 7. Comes with a

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Vintage 1910s British Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd Antique Edwardian sterling silver tea spoon set of 7

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1893 Set of 6 English Sterling Silver Tea Spoons & Sugar Tongs

By John Round & Son Ltd. 1

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

1893 set of 6 sterling silver tea or coffee spoons & sugar tongs in presentation case, Sheffield

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

1893 Set of 6 English Sterling Silver Tea Spoons & Sugar Tongs

H 1.13 in W 6.5 in D 8.5 in

12 Antique JE Caldwell Jd Chase Sterling Silver Tea Spoons Monogram D

By Chase and Co., J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

Set of twelve antique sterling silver teaspoons by JE Caldwell and JD Chase with matching beaded

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Early 20th Century Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

12 Antique JE Caldwell Jd Chase Sterling Silver Tea Spoons Monogram D

H 0.25 in W 1.25 in D 6 in

Antique Vintage Set Six English Sterling Silver Tea Spoons Pair Lobster Picks

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An exceptionally fine cased set of six sterling silver mid century period tea or coffee spoons

Category

20th Century English Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Vintage Set Six English Sterling Silver Tea Spoons Pair Lobster Picks

H 7.75 in W 7.75 in D 7.75 in

Gilt Antique Sterling Silver 'Apostle' Tea Spoons & Tongs, Sheffield, 1911

By James Dixon & Sons

Located in London, London

silver tea spoons & matching sugar tongs, feature apostle terminals and are gold plated. Each

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Vintage 1910s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gilt Antique Sterling Silver 'Apostle' Tea Spoons & Tongs, Sheffield, 1911

H 1.58 in W 10.04 in D 7.49 in

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver 'Card Suit' Tea Spoons Post 1945 Henning Koppel

By Henning Koppel, Georg Jensen

Located in London, London

Made by Georg Jensen and carrying the post 1945 mark, this stylish set of sterling silver tea

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Vintage 1940s Danish Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver 'Card Suit' Tea Spoons Post 1945 Henning Koppel

H 1.97 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Dutch Silver Spoon Box in Biedermeier Style with Tea Spoons

Located in Delft, NL

Dutch silver spoon box in Biedermeier style with 6 tea spoons Silver spoon box on claw feet with

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Biedermeier Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Dutch Silver Spoon Box in Biedermeier Style with Tea Spoons

H 1.19 in W 5.12 in D 3.15 in

Georg Jensen Viking or Nordisk Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Spoon

By Georg Jensen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique tea caddy spoon. In sterling silver. Designed by Georg Jensen for Georg Jensen In

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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Viking or Nordisk Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Spoon

H 0.79 in W 4.45 in D 1.7 in

Vintage Cased Tea Set, English Ceramic, Coffee Cans, Silver Spoon, Hallmark 1932

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage cased tea set. An English, ceramic and Sterling silver coffee can service, dating

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Early 20th Century British Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Cased Tea Set, English Ceramic, Coffee Cans, Silver Spoon, Hallmark 1932

H 3.94 in W 18.12 in D 11.03 in

Golden Plated Hand Tea Spoon Handcrafted Natalia Criado

By Natalia Criado

Located in Milan, IT

Add an element of elegance and playfulness to your dinner table with our hand tea spoon

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Tea Sets

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Golden Plated Hand Tea Spoon Handcrafted Natalia Criado

H 3.94 in W 0.4 in D 0.79 in

Golden Plated Hand Tea Spoon Set of Two Handcrafted Natalia Criado

By Natalia Criado

Located in Milan, IT

Add an element of elegance and playfulness to your dinner table with our hand tea spoon

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Tea Sets

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Golden Plated Hand Tea Spoon Set of Two Handcrafted Natalia Criado

H 3.94 in W 0.4 in D 0.79 in

Puiforcat - Ice Cream Spoons Service - French Minerve Sterling Silver

By Puiforcat

Located in LYON, FR

done, but also a fresh silver bath. The pieces are very shiny Spoon size: 5,12 in (13 cm) Serving

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Puiforcat - Ice Cream Spoons Service - French Minerve Sterling Silver

Antique Brass & Glass Tea Set, France Set 2 Glasses, Glass Holders and Spoons

Located in Bastogne, BE

The original set of antique utensils for tea consists of 2 glass tea cups, brass glass holders and

Category

Early 20th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass & Glass Tea Set, France Set 2 Glasses, Glass Holders and Spoons

H 4.73 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in

Six piece Dutch silver tea set by Van Kempen & Zn, 1894

By Van Kempen

Located in Delft, NL

Six piece Dutch silver tea set by Van Kempen & Zn, 1894 A six piece silver tea set in original box

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Six piece Dutch silver tea set by Van Kempen & Zn, 1894

H 5.91 in W 7.49 in D 4.34 in

Six Russian Parcel-gilt Silver Demi tasse Spoons, Moscow, circa 1900

Located in St. Catharines, ON

Set of six elegant solid silver Russian demi-tasse spoons from the ancient capital of Moscow, with

Category

Early 20th Century Russian Arts and Crafts Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Six Russian Parcel-gilt Silver Demi tasse Spoons, Moscow, circa 1900

H 0.25 in W 0.75 in D 4.5 in

Danish Alabaster and Silver Spoon Vase by Christian F. Heise 1904-1932

By Christian F. Heise

Located in Delft, NL

Danish Alabaster and silver spoon vase by Christian F. Heise 1904-1932 Danish alabaster spoon

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Tea Sets

Materials

Alabaster, Silver

Danish Alabaster and Silver Spoon Vase by Christian F. Heise 1904-1932

H 3.35 in Dm 3.35 in

Hukin & Heath, Dresser style, A silver-plated sugar bowl & matching sugar spoon

By Hukin & Heath, Christopher Dresser

Located in London, GB

Hukin and Heath, Dr C Dresser style of, A silver plated sugar bowl and matching sugar sifting spoon.

Category

Antique 1880s British Aesthetic Movement Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Hukin & Heath, Dresser style, A silver-plated sugar bowl & matching sugar spoon

H 1.97 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in

Antique Victorian Solid Silver Gilt Naturalistic Leaf Spoon Pair, 1842

By Sebastian Crespel II

Located in London, GB

We are delighted to offer this fine and exquisite pair of early Victorian solid silver tea spoons

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Solid Silver Gilt Naturalistic Leaf Spoon Pair, 1842

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H 3.94 in Dm 0.79 in

6pc Sheffield Design Community Ascot Silver Plate Tea Coffee Serving Set

By Oneida

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid century 6 piece Sheffield Design Reproduction by Community silver plate tea set, including a

Category

Mid-20th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Metal

6pc Sheffield Design Community Ascot Silver Plate Tea Coffee Serving Set

H 2.25 in W 17.75 in D 30.5 in

Undressed Woman Tea Set

Located in Greenwich, CT

The undressed tea set was designed and handcrafted in the Netherlands by Esther Hörchner. Each cup

Category

2010s Dutch Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Undressed Woman Tea Set

H 2.5 in Dm 4 in

Rare elaborately decorated Jogja tea service, 800/1000, workshop Moeljodihardjo

Located in Gorssel, GE

teaspoons and 1 sugar spoon and a vase with a tea strainer, all on a large tray. The items are marked

Category

20th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Rare elaborately decorated Jogja tea service, 800/1000, workshop Moeljodihardjo

H 9.45 in W 14.57 in D 18.9 in

Arne Jacobsen Coffee and Tea Set

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Weesp, NL

Line coffee and tea set, a masterpiece of modern design created by the legendary Arne Jacobsen. Crafted

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Arne Jacobsen Coffee and Tea Set

H 7.88 in W 9.06 in D 4.14 in

Victoria Complete Tea Set by Bethan Gray

By Editions Milano

Located in Milan, IT

This exquisite set is inspired by the classic British tradition of afternoon tea and created using

Category

2010s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Marble, Brass

Victoria Complete Tea Set by Bethan Gray

H 15.75 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in

Beautifully Detailed Antique Iranian Brass & Enamel Tea Set

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Meticulously detailed antique Iranian silver & brass enamel tea set for 6 in jewel tones. 6 glass

Category

Antique Early 1900s Tea Sets

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Beautifully Detailed Antique Iranian Brass & Enamel Tea Set

H 0.5 in W 13 in D 9.25 in

Celia Handmade Whimsical Ceramic Sugar Pot with Spoon from Portugal

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A handmade sugar pot to store your sweetener This sweet sugarpot will add a whimsical splash of rustic charm to your home decor! Lovingly handmade in ceramic and adorned with beaded ...

Category

2010s Portuguese Rustic Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Celia Handmade Whimsical Ceramic Sugar Pot with Spoon from Portugal

H 5.5 in Dm 3 in

Vintage Copper Tea Set by Harald Buchrucker, Germany 1950s

By Harald Buchrucker

Located in Roma, IT

, a sugar bowl, 2 tea cups with glass insert and 2 small spoons. Mint conditions. This

Category

Vintage 1950s German Tea Sets

Materials

Copper

Vintage Copper Tea Set by Harald Buchrucker, Germany 1950s

H 5.12 in Dm 7.88 in

18th Century, Chinese Export Coral and Puce Porcelain Tea Service

Located in Downingtown, PA

(caddy,) covered milk jug, four tea bowls, six handled cups, covered bowl, a spoon tray. Height of

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century, Chinese Export Coral and Puce Porcelain Tea Service

H 5 in W 5 in D 4 in

Europe and USA Collection 5 Tea Baby Spoons Marked Sterling Silver Plate Spoons

By Meriden Silver Plate Co., T R Sterling, Oneida

Located in Miami, FL

United States. All Spoons are marked and four are Silver Plate and one is Silver, marked Sterling. Set is

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Europe and USA Collection 5 Tea Baby Spoons Marked Sterling Silver Plate Spoons

H 0.75 in W 5.75 in D 1.75 in

Modern Ceramic Coffee/Tea Set in Sand Textured Stucco Finish

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-Century Modern ceramic coffee/tea set glazed in a granulated sand textured stucco finish. The

Category

20th Century European Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Ceramic Coffee/Tea Set in Sand Textured Stucco Finish

H 9.85 in Dm 3.94 in

Five piece Arne Jacobsen Stelton stainless steel modernist tea service

By Arne Jacobsen, Stelton

Located in Ferndale, MI

Five pieces of beautifully designed and ergonomic Stelton stainless steel tea service . These are

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Five piece Arne Jacobsen Stelton stainless steel modernist tea service

H 4 in W 4 in D 14 in

A Meissen Dot Period Porcelain 'Hausmaler' Tea & Coffee Service, 1763-74

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

A Rare Meissen Dot Period Porcelain Hausmaler Eight Person Tea and Coffee Service 1763-74

Category

Antique 18th Century German Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

A Meissen Dot Period Porcelain 'Hausmaler' Tea & Coffee Service, 1763-74

Postmodern Tea Kettle with Cream & Sugar by Michael Graves for Alessi

By Alessi, Michael Graves (b.1934)

Located in San Diego, CA

, circa the 1980s. The set is in good vintage condition and measures 10.25"W x 9"D x 9"H for the tea pot

Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Postmodern Tea Kettle with Cream & Sugar by Michael Graves for Alessi

H 9 in Dm 10.5 in

Silver Coffee Set by Holland, Aldwinckle & Slater

By Holland, Aldwinckle, & Slater

Located in London, GB

This classic English sterling silver coffee set is a simplified, elegant piece of artistry dating

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Silver Coffee Set by Holland, Aldwinckle & Slater

H 8.47 in W 15.16 in D 13.59 in

Salvador Teran Copper Toned Brass & Terrazzo Tile 7 Piece Tea Service, 1950s

By Salvador Teran

Located in Bainbridge, NY

. Reflective Copper toned 7-piece set. Featuring tile embellished Brass handled tea pot / coffee server, lid

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Brass

Salvador Teran Copper Toned Brass & Terrazzo Tile 7 Piece Tea Service, 1950s

H 8.5 in W 16 in D 15.5 in

English Sterling silver Tea caddy Spoon

Located in Toronto, Ontario

English Sterling silver caddy Spoon, hallmarked for 1978 Francis Howard. Plain Fiddle pattern

Category

20th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Sterling silver Tea caddy Spoon

H 3.75 in

Persian Engraved Glass and Silver Part-Drinks Service

Located in London, GB

engraved glasses with silver mounts, and ten coffee spoons, making the service twenty-two pieces in total

Category

20th Century Persian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Persian Engraved Glass and Silver Part-Drinks Service

H 0.79 in W 17.13 in D 11.62 in

Exclusive Silver Tea COFFEE SPOONS, 6 pcs. Sterling Silver & Box, Antique Spoons

Located in Hampshire, GB

A scarce cased set of 6 antique valuable silver spoons. An elegant Vintage Silver Tea / Coffee

Category

Antique 1850s English Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Leaf, Sterling Silver, Silver Plate, Silver

Exclusive Silver Tea COFFEE SPOONS, 6 pcs. Sterling Silver & Box, Antique Spoons

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H 4.73 in W 0.79 in D 0.2 in

Denmark, Silver Cutlery, Tea Spoon, 12 Pieces

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Denmark, silver cutlery. Tea spoon. Measures 12 cm. Marked. In very good condition. 12 pieces in

Category

20th Century Danish Rococo Tableware

Denmark, Silver Cutlery, Tea Spoon, 12 Pieces

H 4.73 in Dm 1.19 in

Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Spoon, Omar Ramsden, 1927

By Omar Ramsden

Located in Glasgow, GB

An Arts & Crafts sterling silver tea caddy spoon. The tea caddy spoon has a spot-hammered bowl, and

Category

Vintage 1920s British Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Spoon, Omar Ramsden, 1927

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H 3.35 in W 1.42 in D 0.52 in

Dutch Silver Spoon Box in Biedermeier Style with Tea Spoons

Located in Delft, NL

Dutch silver spoon box in Biedermeier style with 12 tea spoons Silver spoon box on claw feet

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Biedermeier Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Dutch Silver Spoon Box in Biedermeier Style with Tea Spoons

H 1.19 in W 5.12 in D 3.15 in

Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Chantilly Tea Infuser Spoon

By Gorham

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine American silver tea infuser spoon In sterling silver. By Gorham. In the Chantilly pattern

Category

20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Chantilly Tea Infuser Spoon

H 1.38 in W 5.63 in D 1.25 in

12 Tea Spoons, Cohr, Denmark, "Herregaard" Silver Cutlery

Located in Copenhagen, DK

12 tea spoons, Cohr, Denmark, "Herregaard" silver cutlery. Measures: 12 cm. Marked. In very good

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Art Deco Tableware

12 Tea Spoons, Cohr, Denmark, "Herregaard" Silver Cutlery

H 4.73 in Dm 0.79 in

1817 George III Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Spoon

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

George III sterling silver tea caddy spoon, London, 1817. Fiddle back pattern. By Richard Turner

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

1817 George III Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Spoon

H 3.82 in W 1.32 in D 1.32 in

Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Spoon Engraved Ship

Located in Seguin, TX

Early 20th century sterling silver tea caddy spoon. Hand hammered bowl, detailed hand engraved

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Spoon Engraved Ship

H 1.5 in W 3.25 in D 0.25 in

4 Antique Baroque Reticulated Sterling Silver 925 Souvenir Tea Spoons 75g 6"

By Whiting Manufacturing Company, Towle Silversmiths, Alvin Corporation, Lunt Silver

Located in Dayton, OH

"Lot of four antique sterling silver souvenir tea spoons – The Montezuma, Las Vegas Hot Springs by

Category

Early 20th Century Baroque Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

4 Antique Baroque Reticulated Sterling Silver 925 Souvenir Tea Spoons 75g 6"

H 0.25 in W 5.75 in D 1.125 in

Georg Jensen Beaded. Large tea spoon in sterling silver.

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Georg Jensen Beaded. Large tea spoon in sterling silver. Post 1945 hallmark. In excellent condition

Category

20th Century Danish Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Beaded. Large tea spoon in sterling silver.

H 5.91 in Dm 1.19 in

Georg Jensen Cactus Sterling Silver Iced Tea Spoon 078

By Gundorph Albertus

Located in Hellerup, DK

A Georg Jensen sterling silver iced tea spoon in the Cactus pattern, designed by Gundorph Albertus

Category

20th Century Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Cactus Sterling Silver Iced Tea Spoon 078

W 7.09 in

Georg Jensen Continental Sterling Silver Iced Tea Spoon 078

By Georg Jensen

Located in Hellerup, DK

Sterling silver Georg Jensen iced tea spoon, item #078 in the Continental pattern, design #4 by

Category

20th Century Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Continental Sterling Silver Iced Tea Spoon 078

W 6.99 in

Georg Jensen Blossom Sterling Silver Iced Tea Spoon 078

By Georg Jensen

Located in Hellerup, DK

Sterling silver Georg Jensen iced tea spoon, item 078 in the Blossom/Magnolia pattern, design #84

Category

20th Century Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Blossom Sterling Silver Iced Tea Spoon 078

W 7.05 in

25 Antique Spoon English Silver Demitasse Coffee Tea Spoons 4 Set of 6

Located in Hampshire, GB

4 Set of 6 English Silver Plated Espresso Coffee or Tea Demitasse Spoons Four beautiful sets of

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver Plate, Metal

25 Antique Spoon English Silver Demitasse Coffee Tea Spoons 4 Set of 6

H 4.73 in W 0.79 in D 0.79 in

Small Danish Silver Johannes Siggaard Sugar /Tea Caddy Spoon, 1947

By Johannes Siggaard

Located in Delft, NL

Small Danish Silver Johannes Siggaard sugar /tea caddy spoon, 1947 A Silver spoon with floral

Category

20th Century Danish Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Small Danish Silver Johannes Siggaard Sugar /Tea Caddy Spoon, 1947

H 4.53 in W 1.38 in D 0.79 in

Exclusive Tea COFFEE SPOONS, 6 pcs. Sterling Silver & Box, Melleruds

Located in Hampshire, GB

A Rare Cased Set of 6 antique valuable silver Spoons. An elegant Vintage Sterling Silver Tea

Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Exclusive Tea COFFEE SPOONS, 6 pcs. Sterling Silver & Box, Melleruds

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H 0.08 in W 0.99 in D 4.53 in

12 Modern Sterling '.800 Silver' & Multicolored Quartz Ice Tea Spoons

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

12 modern sterling (.800 Silver) & multicolored quartz ice tea spoons. Each one fitted with a 1/2

Category

Late 20th Century European Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Quartz, Sterling Silver

12 Modern Sterling '.800 Silver' & Multicolored Quartz Ice Tea Spoons

H 8.5 in W 1 in D 0.25 in

Antique George V Sterling Silver Tea Caddy and Spoon (1914)

By Reid & Sons 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver tea caddy and spoon

Category

Vintage 1910s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George V Sterling Silver Tea Caddy and Spoon (1914)

H 4.41 in Dm 2.52 in

12 Japanese Sterling Ice Tea Spoons

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Being offered is a complete set of twelve ice tea / mint julep spoons. Each set of six come in the

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

12 Japanese Sterling Ice Tea Spoons

H 8.5 in W 1 in D 1 in

Georg Jensen Cypress Sterling Silver Sugar/Tea Caddy Spoon 171

By Tias Eckhoff

Located in Hellerup, DK

Georg Jensen sterling silver sugar spoon, item 171 in the Cypress pattern, design #99 by Tias

Category

20th Century Danish Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Cypress Sterling Silver Sugar/Tea Caddy Spoon 171

H 4.34 in

18 Antique Sterling Silver Souvenir Tea Serving Demitasse Spoons Spreader 347g

Located in Dayton, OH

Lot of eighteen assorted antique / vintage sterling silver .925 tea, demitasse serving and souvenir

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

18 Antique Sterling Silver Souvenir Tea Serving Demitasse Spoons Spreader 347g

H 8.25 in W 1.75 in D 0.25 in

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An assortment of silver tea spoons is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct silver tea spoons — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. Find 140 antique and vintage silver tea spoons at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Silver tea spoons have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Silver tea spoons bearing Art Deco or Art Nouveau hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Silver tea spoons have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Georg Jensen and Johan Rohde are consistently popular.

How Much are Silver Tea Spoons?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $275, while they’re typically $12 on the low end and $4,661 highest priced.

Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Silver Tea Spoons

What does Silver Spoon mean?
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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 the rarest silver spoon?
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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.
Are sterling-silver spoons solid silver?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A sterling silver spoon is mostly fine silver, but not quite solid silver. Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. You can shop a collection of authentic sterling silver items from some of the worlds top dealers on 1stDibs.
How do you know if a spoon is real silver?
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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.
How can I tell if a silver spoon is antique?
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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.
How much is a solid silver spoon worth?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
How much a solid silver spoon is worth will depend upon what silver is worth per ounce at any given moment — likely between $22 and $25 per ounce — as well as other factors. With respect to sterling silver, what a sterling spoon is worth will depend on condition as well as rarity, age, design quality and more. Sterling silver spoons are sold for anywhere from $5 to $2,500. It’s a broad range! Find a collection of antique and vintage sterling spoons on 1stDibs today.
Are silver-plated spoons worth anything?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
Yes, some silver-plated spoons may be worth something. Generally, any value from silver-plated flatware comes from its maker, pattern and style rather than from its materials. The reason for this is that silver plate is predominantly base metal and features just a thin layer of genuine silver, which may not be suitable salvage. To learn how much your pieces may be worth, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a range of spoons and other flatware on 1stDibs.
How much is a silver serving spoon worth?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
How much a silver serving spoon is worth would depend on if it is made of pure sterling silver or is silver plated. A great way to differentiate between the two is to look for a mark that identifies objects that are made of sterling silver. Sterling silverware made in the United States after roughly the 1850s will carry a marking: either “Sterling” or “925.” Silver-plated spoons can be worth up to $15 and a sterling silver spoon is worth more. Find a collection of antique and vintage silverware on 1stDibs.
What are the pieces in a silver tea set?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The pieces in a silver tea set vary. Most sets include at least four pieces: a spirit burner, a teapot, a cream pitcher and a sugar bowl. Some sets also contain a matching coffee pot or a small serving spoon for the sugar bowl. Find a range of antique and vintage silver tea sets on 1stDibs.
Do silver teapots keep tea hot?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, the natural properties of silver retain heat, so any hot liquids inside of a teapot are kept hot or warmer longer than they would in containers made of glass or other materials. Shop a collection of properly vetted vintage silver teapots from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is the value of a sterling silver tea service?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
The value of a sterling silver tea service is based on its age, maker, and the pieces included. A sterling set can start at $1,000 but the value can be a wide range. If it is sterling, it will typically have a hallmark of .925. This demonstrates that the piece is 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper alloy. Simply put, the more pieces you have in the set, the more it will be worth. Find a collection of antique and vintage sterling silver tea service on 1stDibs today.
How much is a silver tea service worth?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
A silver tea service set’s prices can range based on age, maker, and pieces included. Most sterling silver sets will start at $1,000.00. The most desirable silver tea sets are those that include a tray and many different types of pieces.
How much is a sterling silver tea set?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
The value of a sterling silver tea set is based on age, maker, and the pieces included. A set can start at $1,000, but the value can be a wide range. If it is sterling, it should have a hallmark of .925. This indicates that the piece is 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper alloy. The more pieces in the set, the more it is likely to be worth in some cases. Find a collection of antique and vintage sterling silver tea sets on 1stDibs today.
Are silver tea sets safe to use?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Silver is a chemically non-reactive metal, so as long as the tea set is clean and has been properly cared for, it is safe to use. However, silver is an excellent conductor of heat, so be careful not to burn your lips or tongue whilst drinking tea. Shop a collection of authentic silver tea sets from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
Are silver tea sets worth anything?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Silver tea sets can range in value depending on a variety of factors. A silver-plated tea set is not usually very high value, though certain pieces and who the maker is plays a large role. A sterling silver set can be worth at least $1000.
How much is a silver tea set worth?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
A basic sterling silver tea set costs around $1,000. However, the older the set is, the more expensive it will be. Some antique silver tea sets are worth up to $400,000.

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