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Figural Silver Spoon

Antique Dutch Silver large Windmill figural Spoon
Antique Dutch Silver large Windmill figural Spoon

Antique Dutch Silver large Windmill figural Spoon

$432Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.5 in W 2.5 in D 1.5 in

Antique Dutch Silver large Windmill figural Spoon

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Fine large Antique Dutch Silver Spoon, the oval bowl with an egret or heron within cartouche with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Italian Sterling Silver Figural Horse Head & Silverplate Salad Set, Fork & Spoon
Italian Sterling Silver Figural Horse Head & Silverplate Salad Set, Fork & Spoon

Italian Sterling Silver Figural Horse Head & Silverplate Salad Set, Fork & Spoon

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Italian Sterling Silver Figural Horse Head & Silverplate Salad Set—Fork & Spoon Italy, 20th Century

Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Aesthetic Period Figural Olive Spear and Spoon
Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Aesthetic Period Figural Olive Spear and Spoon

Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Aesthetic Period Figural Olive Spear and Spoon

By Gorham

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A finely cast Gorham sterling silver olive spear. Fashioned as dual-use olive spear and olive

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Figural Shell Tea Caddy Spoon
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Figural Shell Tea Caddy Spoon

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Figural Shell Tea Caddy Spoon

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed silver tea caddy spoon. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. With a scalloped

Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Coffee and Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Coffee or Tea Spoon Set with Figural Handles & Case
Antique Sterling Silver Coffee or Tea Spoon Set with Figural Handles & Case

Antique Sterling Silver Coffee or Tea Spoon Set with Figural Handles & Case

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

made of sterling silver with a gold wash. The spoons and tongs are decorated with figural accents on

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

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Antique German Silver Repousse Reticulated Tea Caddy Berry Serving Spoon 72g
Antique German Silver Repousse Reticulated Tea Caddy Berry Serving Spoon 72g

Antique German Silver Repousse Reticulated Tea Caddy Berry Serving Spoon 72g

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique German figural silver spoon with ornate open work handle of leaves, dragons, and Green Man

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Nautilus Figural Shell Form Spoon Warmer
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Nautilus Figural Shell Form Spoon Warmer

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Nautilus Figural Shell Form Spoon Warmer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Nautilus Figural Shell Form Spoon Warmer. Circa Early 20th Century

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Antique Dutch Silver figural Spoons, C.1890
Pair of Antique Dutch Silver figural Spoons, C.1890

Pair of Antique Dutch Silver figural Spoons, C.1890

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Pair of Antique Dutch Silver figural Spoons, C.1890. Each depicting at the top a figural scene of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Oversize Antique Sterling Silver Figural Straining Spoon, circa 1880
Oversize Antique Sterling Silver Figural Straining Spoon, circa 1880

Oversize Antique Sterling Silver Figural Straining Spoon, circa 1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique oversized figural straining spoon offers sterling silver construction with acanthus

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Figural Labors of Cupid Serving Spoon, c1890
Antique Sterling Silver Figural Labors of Cupid Serving Spoon, c1890

Antique Sterling Silver Figural Labors of Cupid Serving Spoon, c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Sterling Silver Figural Labors of Cupid serving spoon, c1890 Measures- 9.25" H x 3'' W x 1

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Antique Silver Cupid Figural Spoon, London 1880 Martin Hall
Rare Antique Silver Cupid Figural Spoon, London 1880 Martin Hall

Rare Antique Silver Cupid Figural Spoon, London 1880 Martin Hall

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Rare Antique silver Cupid figural spoon, London 1880 Martin Hall & Co. Beautifully decorated both

Category

Antique 19th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Antique Silver Jester Figural Head Spoon, Birmingham 1910 Elkington
Rare Antique Silver Jester Figural Head Spoon, Birmingham 1910 Elkington

Rare Antique Silver Jester Figural Head Spoon, Birmingham 1910 Elkington

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Rare Antique silver figural head spoon, Birmingham 1910 Elkington. Beautifully decorated with

Category

Early 20th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hanau Germany Silver Spoon
Hanau Germany Silver Spoon

Hanau Germany Silver Spoon

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W 1.75 in L 6 in

Hanau Germany Silver Spoon

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Hanau Germany silver figural spoon. A beautiful example of German Hanau silver by Vereinigte

Category

20th Century German More Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

Apostles by Gorham Sterling Silver Figural Dessert 13 Spoon Set Exceptional RARE
Apostles by Gorham Sterling Silver Figural Dessert 13 Spoon Set Exceptional RARE

Apostles by Gorham Sterling Silver Figural Dessert 13 Spoon Set Exceptional RARE

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

This figural set was designed by one the greatest silver designer of all time, Antoine Heller, a

Category

Antique 1890s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Christofle France Gallia Silver Plated Figural Gravy Sauce Boat w/ Swan Spoon
Christofle France Gallia Silver Plated Figural Gravy Sauce Boat w/ Swan Spoon

Christofle France Gallia Silver Plated Figural Gravy Sauce Boat w/ Swan Spoon

By Christofle

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Christofle France Gallia Silver Plated Figural Gravy Sauce Boat w/ Swan Spoon. Circa Mid 20th

Category

Mid-20th Century Regency Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique German Silver Repousse Reticulated Figural Bon Caddy Serving Spoon 72g 8
Antique German Silver Repousse Reticulated Figural Bon Caddy Serving Spoon 72g 8

Antique German Silver Repousse Reticulated Figural Bon Caddy Serving Spoon 72g 8

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique German silver open work repousse reticulated bon bon / caddy / tomato server with a scene

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Medieval Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Figural "Labors of Cupid" Serving Spoon by Dominick & Haff
Sterling Silver Figural "Labors of Cupid" Serving Spoon by Dominick & Haff

Sterling Silver Figural "Labors of Cupid" Serving Spoon by Dominick & Haff

By Dominick and Haff Silver

Located in Big Flats, NY

Sterling silver figural "Labors of Cupid" serving spoon by Dominick & Haff, the pattern offering an

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gorham 'Narragansett' Sterling- Silver Shell Dish & Figural Crab Spoon
Gorham 'Narragansett' Sterling- Silver Shell Dish & Figural Crab Spoon

Gorham 'Narragansett' Sterling- Silver Shell Dish & Figural Crab Spoon

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Gorham 'Narragansett' Sterling- Silver Shell Dish & Figural Crab Spoon USA, circa 1890s A rare

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Italian 800 Silver Renaissance Style Figural Demitasse Spoons, Set of 8
Italian 800 Silver Renaissance Style Figural Demitasse Spoons, Set of 8

Italian 800 Silver Renaissance Style Figural Demitasse Spoons, Set of 8

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A set of eight silver demitasse figural spoons, each terminating in a symbol associated with Italy

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Figural Silver Plate Classical Tufts School Fairy & Tulip Spooner
Antique Figural Silver Plate Classical Tufts School Fairy & Tulip Spooner

Antique Figural Silver Plate Classical Tufts School Fairy & Tulip Spooner

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Classical Tufts School silver plate spooneer offers flower form (tulip or lily) bowl

Category

Antique 19th Century European Classical Greek Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Christofle France Gallia Silver Plated Figural Gravy Sauce Boat Swan Spoon
Christofle France Gallia Silver Plated Figural Gravy Sauce Boat Swan Spoon

Christofle France Gallia Silver Plated Figural Gravy Sauce Boat Swan Spoon

By Christofle

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Christofle France Gallia Silver Plated Figural Gravy Sauce Boat with Swan Spoon Ladle

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 6 Antique Figural Napoleon Demitasse or Coffee Spoons in .800 Silver
Set of 6 Antique Figural Napoleon Demitasse or Coffee Spoons in .800 Silver

Set of 6 Antique Figural Napoleon Demitasse or Coffee Spoons in .800 Silver

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine set of figural demitasse spoons. In .800 silver. With elongated bowls, column shaped

Category

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Coffee and Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Set of 6 Unusual Figural Demitasse Spoons, Animal Hooves
Set of 6 Unusual Figural Demitasse Spoons, Animal Hooves

Set of 6 Unusual Figural Demitasse Spoons, Animal Hooves

Located in Riverdale, NY

Set of 6 Unusual Figural Demitasse Spoons from the turn of the 20th Century with animal hoof

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique 19th Century Figural Cut Crystal Caviar Server and Spoons
Antique 19th Century Figural Cut Crystal Caviar Server and Spoons

Antique 19th Century Figural Cut Crystal Caviar Server and Spoons

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Incredible antique 19th century silver-plate covered caviar server with 12 sterling silver spoons

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Late 19th Century Majolica Figural Honey Bear Spoon Handle Creamer
Late 19th Century Majolica Figural Honey Bear Spoon Handle Creamer

Late 19th Century Majolica Figural Honey Bear Spoon Handle Creamer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

, hooked through the scoop is a honey dipping spoon, forming the handle. The bowl of the spoon and the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

Early 20th Century Cast Silver Figural Caddy Spoon 'Wordsworth'
Early 20th Century Cast Silver Figural Caddy Spoon 'Wordsworth'

Early 20th Century Cast Silver Figural Caddy Spoon 'Wordsworth'

By Bernard Instone

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A rare early 20th century cast silver figural Caddy Spoon, depicting the poet William Wordsworth

Category

Antique 1820s British Tableware

Materials

Silver

Wood & Hughes Coin Silver Figural Aesthetic Serving Spoon
Wood & Hughes Coin Silver Figural Aesthetic Serving Spoon

Wood & Hughes Coin Silver Figural Aesthetic Serving Spoon

Located in New York, NY

Fine circa 1865 sterling silver spoon my Wood & Hughes of New York, in the aesthetic - Japanesque

Category

Antique 19th Century American Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Japanese Figural Geisha Girl Silver Tea Caddy Spoon, circa 1900
Antique Japanese Figural Geisha Girl Silver Tea Caddy Spoon, circa 1900

Antique Japanese Figural Geisha Girl Silver Tea Caddy Spoon, circa 1900

Located in London, GB

Antique Japanese figural Geisha girl silver tea caddy spoon, circa 1900 This is a beautiful

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Birds Nest by Gorham Sterling Silver Ice Spoon Figural
Birds Nest by Gorham Sterling Silver Ice Spoon Figural

Birds Nest by Gorham Sterling Silver Ice Spoon Figural

By Gorham

Located in Big Bend, WI

Sterling Silver Birds Nest by Gorham Ice Spoon 9 3/4" with pointed bowl pierced with teardrops

Category

American Flatware and Serving Pieces

Cast Silver Figural Caddy Spoon 'William Shakespeare'
Cast Silver Figural Caddy Spoon 'William Shakespeare'

Cast Silver Figural Caddy Spoon 'William Shakespeare'

By Bernard Instone

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A rare early 20th century cast silver figural caddy spoon depicting 'The Bard,' William Shakespeare

Category

Early 20th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Silver

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By Temple St. Clair

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By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

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By Tiffany Studios

Located in Dallas, TX

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By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

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Sterling Silver

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By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Glasgow, GB

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By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite set of 12 "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charges was realized in America in 1905. Each plate has heavily detailed boarders featuring a Kylix cup amid scrolling s...

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Sterling Silver

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Figural Silver Spoon For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the figural silver spoon you’re looking for. A figural silver spoon — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer figural silver spoon, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A figural silver spoon, designed in the Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Tiffany & Co., Gorham and Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company each produced at least one beautiful figural silver spoon that is worth considering.

How Much is a Figural Silver Spoon?

Prices for a figural silver spoon can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $129 and can go as high as $2,795, while the average can fetch as much as $489.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining 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.