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George III Caddy Spoon Made in London in 1803 by Josiah Snatt

George III Caddy Spoon Made in London in 1803 by Josiah Snatt

Located in London, GB

The spoon has a bi-furcated Old English thread pattern handle and a gilded divided heart shaped

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English More Dining and Entertaining

George III Caddy Spoon Made in Birmingham by Samuel Pemberton, 1804
George III Caddy Spoon Made in Birmingham by Samuel Pemberton, 1804

George III Caddy Spoon Made in Birmingham by Samuel Pemberton, 1804

By Samuel Pemberton

Located in London, GB

An Extremely Rare George III Caddy Spoon Made in Birmingham in 1804 by Samuel Pemberton This

Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Tableware

Collection of 19th Century Wooden Spoons
Collection of 19th Century Wooden Spoons

Collection of 19th Century Wooden Spoons

Located in Delft, NL

A collection of 19th century wooden spoons. 16 Pieces wooden rice spoons in different sizes and

Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Dutch silver sugar sifter serving spoon by Th.H. Saakes, 1918
Dutch silver sugar sifter serving spoon by Th.H. Saakes, 1918

Dutch silver sugar sifter serving spoon by Th.H. Saakes, 1918

Located in Delft, NL

Dutch silver sugar sifter serving spoon by Th.H. Saakes, 1918 A Dutch silver sugar sifter spoon

Category

20th Century Dutch Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Hand Carved Welsh Love Spoon and Fork 1920s
Hand Carved Welsh Love Spoon and Fork 1920s

Hand Carved Welsh Love Spoon and Fork 1920s

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

A set of Welsh love spoon and fork.   Hand crafted with very nicely whittled pierced carving to the

Category

20th Century Welsh Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sycamore

13-Piece Set of Solid Silver Ice Cream Spoons, Late 19th Century
13-Piece Set of Solid Silver Ice Cream Spoons, Late 19th Century

13-Piece Set of Solid Silver Ice Cream Spoons, Late 19th Century

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A lovely set of 12 silver ice cream spoons with a matching serving spoon. This cutlery is

Category

Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Tableware

Materials

Silver

Georg Jensen Blossom Sterling Silver Serving Spoon Small 115
Georg Jensen Blossom Sterling Silver Serving Spoon Small 115

Georg Jensen Blossom Sterling Silver Serving Spoon Small 115

By Georg Jensen

Located in Hellerup, DK

This is a handmade sterling silver Georg Jensen small serving spoon, item #115 in the Blossom

Category

20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Japan Silver Plate Sheep Salt Dish Spice Dish and Stainless-Steel Spoon
Vintage Japan Silver Plate Sheep Salt Dish Spice Dish and Stainless-Steel Spoon

Vintage Japan Silver Plate Sheep Salt Dish Spice Dish and Stainless-Steel Spoon

Located in Miami, FL

A vintage silver plate salt or spice dish designed as a sheep with a stainless-steel spoon inside

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel, Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plate Novelty 'Boat' Spoon Warmer, Design Registered in 1870
Antique Silver Plate Novelty 'Boat' Spoon Warmer, Design Registered in 1870

Antique Silver Plate Novelty 'Boat' Spoon Warmer, Design Registered in 1870

By T. Woolley 1

Located in London, London

Made circa 1880 by Thomas Wooley, this remarkable, Victorian, Antique Silver Plate Spoon Warmer, is

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian English Sterling Silver Gravy Spoon by Martin Hall & Co
Victorian English Sterling Silver Gravy Spoon by Martin Hall & Co

Victorian English Sterling Silver Gravy Spoon by Martin Hall & Co

By Martin, Hall & Co. Ltd.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine antique Victorian English sterling silver old English bead pattern gravy spoon; an addition

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Set of 7 Falle Uldall for Meka Denmark Spoons 1970-1973 Mother's Day
Set of 7 Falle Uldall for Meka Denmark Spoons 1970-1973 Mother's Day

Set of 7 Falle Uldall for Meka Denmark Spoons 1970-1973 Mother's Day

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Set of gold-plated spoons with enamel decor consists of 7 limited edition spoons for years 1970 (1

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Basket & Spoon in Box, London 1914
Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Basket & Spoon in Box, London 1914

Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Basket & Spoon in Box, London 1914

By Skinner & Co. 1

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1914 by skinner & co. (the spoon by George Guirren Rhoden, sheffield 1910

Category

Vintage 1910s English Neoclassical Revival Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Boxed Set of Six Cocktail Sipper Stir Spoons in Silver
Vintage Boxed Set of Six Cocktail Sipper Stir Spoons in Silver

Vintage Boxed Set of Six Cocktail Sipper Stir Spoons in Silver

Located in Nantucket, MA

Six silver sipper/stir spoons in a fitted faux alligator box. The faux bamboo handle of the spoons

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver

Victorian Silver Shell Spoon Warmers
Victorian Silver Shell Spoon Warmers

Victorian Silver Shell Spoon Warmers

By Sheffield Silver Co.

Located in New York, NY

19th century Victorian silver plate spoon warmers in the shape of nautilus shells resting on a bed

Category

Antique 1890s British Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Hand-Carved Primitive Spoon, 20th Century
Hand-Carved Primitive Spoon, 20th Century

Hand-Carved Primitive Spoon, 20th Century

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

This rustic hand-carved wooden spoon exudes character and history. Its simple, utilitarian form is

Category

Early 20th Century European Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Anton Michelsen Mid-Century Danish Gold Plated Sterling Silver Enamel Spoon 1949
Anton Michelsen Mid-Century Danish Gold Plated Sterling Silver Enamel Spoon 1949

Anton Michelsen Mid-Century Danish Gold Plated Sterling Silver Enamel Spoon 1949

By Anton Michelsen

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Beautiful, Mid-Century Modern, Christmas edition, gold-plated sterling silver spoon by Danish

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Victorian Sterling Silver Straining Spoon, Old English & Thread, George Adams
Victorian Sterling Silver Straining Spoon, Old English & Thread, George Adams

Victorian Sterling Silver Straining Spoon, Old English & Thread, George Adams

By George Adams

Located in London, London

Spoon, is in Old English & Thread pattern, and is engraved with a crest to the handle. The spoon

Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

John Lias Georgian English Sterling Silver Old English Pattern Gravy Spoon
John Lias Georgian English Sterling Silver Old English Pattern Gravy Spoon

John Lias Georgian English Sterling Silver Old English Pattern Gravy Spoon

By John Lias

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver Old English pattern gravy spoon; an

Category

Antique 1810s English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of English Sheffield Silver Plated Serving Spoons in Box by I. Magnin
Pair of English Sheffield Silver Plated Serving Spoons in Box by I. Magnin

Pair of English Sheffield Silver Plated Serving Spoons in Box by I. Magnin

By I. Magnin

Located in San Diego, CA

Elegant pair of Sheffield silver plated serving spoons in custom box by I. Magnin, circa 1940s. The

Category

20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare Victorian sterling silver spoon warmer - Rupert Favell London 1875
Rare Victorian sterling silver spoon warmer - Rupert Favell London 1875

Rare Victorian sterling silver spoon warmer - Rupert Favell London 1875

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1875 by Rupert Favell, this rare, Antique, Victorian Sterling Silver Spoon

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mardi Jo Cohen Sterling Silver 'Delectable' Fork and 'Scrumptious' Serving Spoon
Mardi Jo Cohen Sterling Silver 'Delectable' Fork and 'Scrumptious' Serving Spoon

Mardi Jo Cohen Sterling Silver 'Delectable' Fork and 'Scrumptious' Serving Spoon

By Mardi-jo Cohen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine, signed benchmade serving spoon and fork. By Mardi Jo Cohen. In sterling silver with a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 19th Century Russian Imperial Silver & Cloisonne Enamel Spoon
Antique 19th Century Russian Imperial Silver & Cloisonne Enamel Spoon

Antique 19th Century Russian Imperial Silver & Cloisonne Enamel Spoon

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very fine antique Russian tea or kvosh spoon. In 84 zolotnik silver. With polychrome cloisonné

Category

Antique 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Enamel Frames and Objects

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Spoon, c. 1900
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Spoon, c. 1900

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Spoon, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

porcelain soup spoon was likely used as an everyday eating utensil. Used in China as early as the Shang

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Sterling Silver Table Spoon with Diamond Accents
Sterling Silver Table Spoon with Diamond Accents

Sterling Silver Table Spoon with Diamond Accents

Located in BADALONA, ES

Handcrafted table spoon in sterling silver. The form is defined by a sculptural floral handle

Category

2010s Spanish Contemporary Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Gianmaria Buccellati Sicilia Lemon Tea Caddy Spoon, Bologna 20C
Sterling Silver Gianmaria Buccellati Sicilia Lemon Tea Caddy Spoon, Bologna 20C

Sterling Silver Gianmaria Buccellati Sicilia Lemon Tea Caddy Spoon, Bologna 20C

By Gianmaria Buccellati

Located in London, GB

A Sterling silver ‘Sicilia’ tea caddy spoon in the shape of a Sicilian lemon, signed ‘Gianmaria

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Lily of the Valley Spoon with Sculptural Leaf Detail
Sterling Silver Lily of the Valley Spoon with Sculptural Leaf Detail

Sterling Silver Lily of the Valley Spoon with Sculptural Leaf Detail

Located in BADALONA, ES

This sculptural spoon is handcrafted in sterling silver, inspired by the delicate form of the lily

Category

2010s European Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

1986 Hand Painted Pink Flamingo Ceramic Spoon Rest by Sarsaparilla Deco
1986 Hand Painted Pink Flamingo Ceramic Spoon Rest by Sarsaparilla Deco

1986 Hand Painted Pink Flamingo Ceramic Spoon Rest by Sarsaparilla Deco

By Sarsaparilla

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Modernist pink and green Flamingo ceramic spoon rest by Sarsaparilla Deco. The spoon rest features

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-century Hand Painted 3d Flamingo Florida Tropical Beach Themed Spoon Rest
Mid-century Hand Painted 3d Flamingo Florida Tropical Beach Themed Spoon Rest

Mid-century Hand Painted 3d Flamingo Florida Tropical Beach Themed Spoon Rest

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mid-century Era pink and green 3d flamingo "Florida" ceramic spoon rest with a curious flamingo in

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic

12 Japanese Sterling Ice Tea Spoons
12 Japanese Sterling Ice Tea Spoons

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

Sterling Silver and Baltic Amber Honey or Jam Spoon
Sterling Silver and Baltic Amber Honey or Jam Spoon

Sterling Silver and Baltic Amber Honey or Jam Spoon

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A sterling silver serving spoon, set with a piece of Baltic Amber, Russia, circa 1980s. The honey

Category

Vintage 1980s Baltic International Style Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

1744, Antique Sterling Silver Hash Spoon by James Wilks
1744, Antique Sterling Silver Hash Spoon by James Wilks

1744, Antique Sterling Silver Hash Spoon by James Wilks

By James Wilks

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

hash spoon; an addition to our silver flatware collection. This exceptional antique George II

Category

Antique 1740s English George II Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-century Hand Painted 3d Flamingo on a Tropical Beach Themed Spoon Rest
Mid-century Hand Painted 3d Flamingo on a Tropical Beach Themed Spoon Rest

Mid-century Hand Painted 3d Flamingo on a Tropical Beach Themed Spoon Rest

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mid-century Era pink and green 3d Flamingo ceramic spoon rest with several flamingos enjoying a

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Lapis Lazuli Silver Plated Spoon Set of Six by Marina J.
Lapis Lazuli Silver Plated Spoon Set of Six by Marina J.

Lapis Lazuli Silver Plated Spoon Set of Six by Marina J.

By Marina J.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Amazing One of a Kind Spoon Set by Marina J. Each spoon in this set of 6 is composed of clean and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Coffee and Tea Sets

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Silver Plate

George III Butter Spoon Made in Edinbugh by George Dalgleish, 1816
George III Butter Spoon Made in Edinbugh by George Dalgleish, 1816

George III Butter Spoon Made in Edinbugh by George Dalgleish, 1816

Located in London, GB

A Rare George III Butter Spoon Made in Edinbugh in 1816 by George Dalgleish. The Butter Spoon is

Category

Antique 19th Century Scottish George III Tableware

Materials

Silver

A set of 4 Four Tea Coffee Spoon Stainless Sheffield England 1930s Art Deco
A set of 4 Four Tea Coffee Spoon Stainless Sheffield England 1930s Art Deco

A set of 4 Four Tea Coffee Spoon Stainless Sheffield England 1930s Art Deco

Located in Wembley, GB

A Set of 4 English Stainless Sheffield England Espresso Coffee or Tea Demitasse Spoons Four

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel

Hand Wrought Sterling Silver Bowl with Serving Spoon by Lebolt & Co
Hand Wrought Sterling Silver Bowl with Serving Spoon by Lebolt & Co

Hand Wrought Sterling Silver Bowl with Serving Spoon by Lebolt & Co

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

There is something very charming about this footed oval bowl and matched sterling serving spoon by

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Silver Bowls

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Tiffany & CO Spoon and Fork Set
Sterling Silver Tiffany & CO Spoon and Fork Set

Sterling Silver Tiffany & CO Spoon and Fork Set

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Being offered is a sterling silver fork and spoon set by the world renowned Tiffany & CO. Designed

Category

Antique 1880s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fine Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Spoon, c. 1850
Fine Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Spoon, c. 1850

Fine Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Spoon, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

porcelain soup spoon was likely used as an everyday eating utensil. Used in China as early as the Shang

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Attractive Set of 12 Demitasse Spoons & Sugar Tongs .925 in Fitted Fanshaped Box
Attractive Set of 12 Demitasse Spoons & Sugar Tongs .925 in Fitted Fanshaped Box

Attractive Set of 12 Demitasse Spoons & Sugar Tongs .925 in Fitted Fanshaped Box

By Theodor Olsens

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

An attractive set of 12 demitasse spoons and sugar tongs in fitted fan-shaped box, by Thedeodor

Category

Early 20th Century Norwegian International Style Sterling Silver

Materials

Enamel, Silver

Arts & crafts design sterling silver child's bowl and spoon made in Glasgow 1908
Arts & crafts design sterling silver child's bowl and spoon made in Glasgow 1908

Arts & crafts design sterling silver child's bowl and spoon made in Glasgow 1908

By James Weir

Located in London, London

Set, comprises a bowl and spoon, presented in the original box, and in the arts and crafts taste. The

Category

Antique Early 1900s Scottish Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Sterling & .900 Silver Sipping Straw Cocktail Spoon Set
Mid-Century Sterling & .900 Silver Sipping Straw Cocktail Spoon Set

Mid-Century Sterling & .900 Silver Sipping Straw Cocktail Spoon Set

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

This boxed set of six sipping straw cocktail or ice tea spoons are unsigned, but presumed to have

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Plate and Crystal Barware Cocktail Martini Pitcher with Stirrer Spoon
Silver Plate and Crystal Barware Cocktail Martini Pitcher with Stirrer Spoon

Silver Plate and Crystal Barware Cocktail Martini Pitcher with Stirrer Spoon

By Christofle

Located in Atlanta, GA

, and a pourer. A long silver plate stirrer spoon completes the ensemble. The spoon and the pitcher's

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate

Art nouveau antique sterling silver & glass jam pot and jam spoon made in 1909
Art nouveau antique sterling silver & glass jam pot and jam spoon made in 1909

Art nouveau antique sterling silver & glass jam pot and jam spoon made in 1909

By J.B. Chatterley & Sons Ltd.

Located in London, London

spoon. The jam pot measures 5.25"(13.5cm) tall, by 6"(15.5cm) from handle to handle, by 4.25"(10.5cm

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

R. E. Stone - Arts & Crafts Designer Quiach & Spoon in Presentation box - 1937
R. E. Stone - Arts & Crafts Designer Quiach & Spoon in Presentation box - 1937

R. E. Stone - Arts & Crafts Designer Quiach & Spoon in Presentation box - 1937

By R E Stone

Located in London, London

spectacular handcrafted sterling silver quaich and spoon has pierced decoration to the handles, and a hammered

Category

Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Find many varieties of an authentic the spoon available at 1stDibs. Each the spoon for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. Find 65 options for an antique or vintage the spoon now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the the spoon you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A the spoon, designed in the Art Nouveau, Art Deco or Arts and Crafts style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Georg Jensen, Atelier Artus Siffre and Franklin MInt each produced at least one beautiful the spoon that is worth considering.

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Questions About The Spoon
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a spoon is antique, check the hallmark on the reverse of the handle. This information will tell you a lot about who made the spoon and its silver content, which can lead you to the manufacturer and the age of the piece. Shop a large collection of vintage and antique spoons from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A punch bowl spoon is called a ladle. A ladle typically will have a hook at the end of the handle to help prevent it from slipping into the punch bowl between uses. It may also have a spout at one side of the dipper to allow for precise pours. Find a selection of vintage and contemporary ladles on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.