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Antique Imperial Russian Silver & Cloisonne Enamel Spoon
Antique Imperial Russian Silver & Cloisonne Enamel Spoon

Antique Imperial Russian Silver & Cloisonne Enamel Spoon

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Russian silver & enamel spoon. With polychrome cloisonné enamel decoration to both the

Category

Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver, Enamel

English silver-plated grapefruit knife and spoon by George Buttler, 1950s
English silver-plated grapefruit knife and spoon by George Buttler, 1950s

English silver-plated grapefruit knife and spoon by George Buttler, 1950s

Located in MIlano, IT

English silver-plated grapefruit serrated knife and spoon by George Buttler, 1950s Set of a knife

Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

1947 Johannes Siggaard Sterling Silver Demitasse Spoon Set, Denmark
1947 Johannes Siggaard Sterling Silver Demitasse Spoon Set, Denmark

1947 Johannes Siggaard Sterling Silver Demitasse Spoon Set, Denmark

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Vintage 1947 Johannes Siggaard Sterling Silver Demitasse Spoon Set with Original Case. This elegant

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Retro More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

12 Silver Tasting Spoons by Broggi Milano
12 Silver Tasting Spoons by Broggi Milano

12 Silver Tasting Spoons by Broggi Milano

By Fratelli Broggi, Milano

Located in Antwerpen, BE

This refined set of Broggi tasting spoons captures the timeless charm of Italian silverware. Each

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal

Pair of Original Vintage Server Salad Utensils by Herbert Krenchel
Pair of Original Vintage Server Salad Utensils by Herbert Krenchel

Pair of Original Vintage Server Salad Utensils by Herbert Krenchel

By Herbert Krenchel

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of vintage server salad utensils by Herbert Krenchel dims are of the spoon.

Category

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

Materials

Plastic

Antique Victorian Solid Silver Gilt Naturalistic Leaf Spoon Pair, 1842
Antique Victorian Solid Silver Gilt Naturalistic Leaf Spoon Pair, 1842

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

Antique 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 Tea Caddies

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Georgian Solid Silver Condiment Urns with Spoons
Pair of Georgian Solid Silver Condiment Urns with Spoons

Pair of Georgian Solid Silver Condiment Urns with Spoons

By John Wakelin & William Taylor

Located in Kingsbridge, GB

Unique Pair of Neoclassical Solid Silver Condiment Urns with Original Spoons. These are heavy cast

Category

Antique 1780s English Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

18th Century Dutch Silver spoons by Adraen Pieter Dingemans, 1758
18th Century Dutch Silver spoons by Adraen Pieter Dingemans, 1758

18th Century Dutch Silver spoons by Adraen Pieter Dingemans, 1758

Located in Delft, NL

18th Century Dutch Silver spoons by Adraen Pieter Dingemans, 1758 6 silver spoons from the maker

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver and Glass Caddy Spoon
Vintage Sterling Silver and Glass Caddy Spoon

Vintage Sterling Silver and Glass Caddy Spoon

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver caddy spoon; an

Category

Vintage 1980s British Elizabethan Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique English Silver Sugar Bowl and Spoon by S.W. Smith & Co, 1911
Antique English Silver Sugar Bowl and Spoon by S.W. Smith & Co, 1911

Antique English Silver Sugar Bowl and Spoon by S.W. Smith & Co, 1911

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 20th Century English solid silver sugar bowl and spoon. The sugar bowl is hand hammered

Category

20th Century British Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Dutch 26 cm long silver "brij" Spoon by C.J. Begeer Utrecht, 1909
Dutch 26 cm long silver "brij" Spoon by C.J. Begeer Utrecht, 1909

Dutch 26 cm long silver "brij" Spoon by C.J. Begeer Utrecht, 1909

By C.J. Begeer

Located in Delft, NL

A Dutch large silver "brij" spoon by C.J. Begeer Utrecht, 1909 A large Dutch silver "brij" spoon

Category

Antique Early 1900s Dutch Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Set of 6 Salts & Spoons, London, c.1876
19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Set of 6 Salts & Spoons, London, c.1876

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Set of 6 Salts & Spoons, London, c.1876

By Hancock & Co., Daniel & Charles Houle

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

19th century Victorian set of six silver table salts and spoons, each of circular form, on three

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Gilded Cutlery Set in Vermeil Louis XIV Style Napoleon III Era 19th Century
Gilded Cutlery Set in Vermeil Louis XIV Style Napoleon III Era 19th Century

Gilded Cutlery Set in Vermeil Louis XIV Style Napoleon III Era 19th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Set worked of gilded Cutlery for entremets. A soup spoon, a fork and a coffee spoon. Very nice set

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Sets

Materials

Vermeil

Antique Victorian 1883 Scottish Sterling Silver Christening Bowl and Spoon
Antique Victorian 1883 Scottish Sterling Silver Christening Bowl and Spoon

Antique Victorian 1883 Scottish Sterling Silver Christening Bowl and Spoon

By Hamilton & Inches Ltd.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

spoon set - boxed; part of our diverse christening silverware collection This exceptional antique

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Anton Michelsen Sterling Silver Gilt Christmas Spoon for 1968
Anton Michelsen Sterling Silver Gilt Christmas Spoon for 1968

Anton Michelsen Sterling Silver Gilt Christmas Spoon for 1968

By Henry Heerup

Located in Downingtown, PA

Anton Michelsen Gilded Sterling Silver Gilt Christmas Spoon, The sculptor and painter Henry Heerup

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver & Crystal Jar with Spoon
Sterling Silver & Crystal Jar with Spoon

Sterling Silver & Crystal Jar with Spoon

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

balanced and elegant presentation. Accompanying the jar is a sterling silver spoon, also designed in the

Category

Vintage 1920s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver Winthrop Pattern Cream Soup Spoon
Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver Winthrop Pattern Cream Soup Spoon

Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver Winthrop Pattern Cream Soup Spoon

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite sterling silver soup spoon by Tiffany & Co. features the distinguished Winthrop

Category

20th Century American Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Late 19th Century Tea Spoon Set - Sterling Silver - Gaston Bardiés Paris
Late 19th Century Tea Spoon Set - Sterling Silver - Gaston Bardiés Paris

Late 19th Century Tea Spoon Set - Sterling Silver - Gaston Bardiés Paris

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

inside of the spoons is gilded (vermeille). The silverwork is done in an incredibly good way. Very

Category

Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Copper Ladle, France, Late 19th Century
Copper Ladle, France, Late 19th Century

Copper Ladle, France, Late 19th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

French copper ladle, Late 19th century, circa 1880 Depth of the spoon 5.51 in. (14 cm) Good

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Serving Pieces

Materials

Copper

Set of 6 Caviar Spoons - ELA Denmark - Sterling Silver & Guilloché Enamel
Set of 6 Caviar Spoons - ELA Denmark - Sterling Silver & Guilloché Enamel

Set of 6 Caviar Spoons - ELA Denmark - Sterling Silver & Guilloché Enamel

By Egon Lauridsen

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A refined and elegant set of six Danish caviar spoons by ELA Denmark, crafted in sterling silver

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Christening Bowl and Spoon
Antique Sterling Silver Christening Bowl and Spoon

Antique Sterling Silver Christening Bowl and Spoon

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

spoon set made by Asprey & Co Ltd - boxed; part of our diverse christening silverware collection. This

Category

Vintage 1930s British Serving Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Anton Michelsen Christmas Gilt Silver Spoon for 1974
Anton Michelsen Christmas Gilt Silver Spoon for 1974

Anton Michelsen Christmas Gilt Silver Spoon for 1974

By Carl-Henning Pedersen

Located in Downingtown, PA

Anton Michelsen Gilded Gilt Sterling Silver Gilt Christmas Spoon, Carl-Henning Pedersen is the

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Christofle France Delafosse Silverplate Fork & Spoon Salad Servers
Pair Christofle France Delafosse Silverplate Fork & Spoon Salad Servers

Pair Christofle France Delafosse Silverplate Fork & Spoon Salad Servers

By Christofle

Located in Philadelphia, PA

at the base of the spoon's bowl, some surface scratches throughout, and other signs of expected light

Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Durgin Chrysanthemum Sterling Silver Fork & Spoon Salad Servers
Antique Durgin Chrysanthemum Sterling Silver Fork & Spoon Salad Servers

Antique Durgin Chrysanthemum Sterling Silver Fork & Spoon Salad Servers

By William B. Durgin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

& Frost). In sterling silver. With a gold wash to both the spoon bowl and fork tines. Simply a great

Category

20th Century American Victorian Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Anton Michelsen Gilded Sterling Silver Gilt Christmas Spoon for 1976
Anton Michelsen Gilded Sterling Silver Gilt Christmas Spoon for 1976

Anton Michelsen Gilded Sterling Silver Gilt Christmas Spoon for 1976

By Gudmund Olsen

Located in Downingtown, PA

Anton Michelsen Gilded Sterling Silver Gilt Christmas Spoon, The Painter Gudmund Olsen is the

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Annual Spoon Collection in Gilt Sterling Silver with Enamel
Georg Jensen Annual Spoon Collection in Gilt Sterling Silver with Enamel

Georg Jensen Annual Spoon Collection in Gilt Sterling Silver with Enamel

By Georg Jensen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a thoughtfully cultivated collection of Gold-plated Sterling Silver Spoons from Georg

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

6 Russian Style Enamel Sterling Spoons, George Edward & Sons, Glasgow, 1888
6 Russian Style Enamel Sterling Spoons, George Edward & Sons, Glasgow, 1888

6 Russian Style Enamel Sterling Spoons, George Edward & Sons, Glasgow, 1888

By George Edward & Sons 1

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

6 Russian Style Enamel Spoons, George Edward & Sons, Glasgow, 1888 This exquisite set of six

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scottish High Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Pierced Mustard Pot and Spoon, English 19th C. 1845 and 1800
Sterling Silver Pierced Mustard Pot and Spoon, English 19th C. 1845 and 1800

Sterling Silver Pierced Mustard Pot and Spoon, English 19th C. 1845 and 1800

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

pot has a removable dark blue glass liner. The sterling silver mustard pot dates to 1845, while spoon

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Inc USA 135 Sterling 2pc Fork & Spoon Salad Serving Set #14716
Georg Jensen Inc USA 135 Sterling 2pc Fork & Spoon Salad Serving Set #14716

Georg Jensen Inc USA 135 Sterling 2pc Fork & Spoon Salad Serving Set #14716

By Georg Jensen

Located in Washington Depot, CT

for Scandinavian imports located in NYC 1935-1968. This serving set (#135) includes a fork and a spoon

Category

20th Century Chain Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Salt Cellar Set by John Figg, London 1861
Victorian Sterling Silver Salt Cellar Set by John Figg, London 1861

Victorian Sterling Silver Salt Cellar Set by John Figg, London 1861

By Chawner & Co., John Figg

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1861 by John Figg, with the spoons hallmarked in London in 1863 by George

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Tableware

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. By Otto Reinhold Pettelius

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Russian Empire Enamel Frames and Objects

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Chinese Export Silver Bowl and Spoon
Chinese Export Silver Bowl and Spoon

Chinese Export Silver Bowl and Spoon

Located in New Orleans, LA

This delightful and extremely rare spoon and bowl pair exemplifies the remarkable artistry of

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Set of 6 Georg Jensen 'Acorn' Gilt Sterling Silver Mocha Spoons
Set of 6 Georg Jensen 'Acorn' Gilt Sterling Silver Mocha Spoons

Set of 6 Georg Jensen 'Acorn' Gilt Sterling Silver Mocha Spoons

By Georg Jensen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine set of 6 signed Danish mocha or demitasse spoons. By Georg Jensen. In sterling silver. In

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

An assembled collection of 25 antique Chinese blue and white ceramic spoons.
An assembled collection of 25 antique Chinese blue and white ceramic spoons.

An assembled collection of 25 antique Chinese blue and white ceramic spoons.

Located in Point Richmond, CA

An assembled collection of 25 antique Chinese blue and white ceramic spoons. Each porcelain or

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Stoneware

Anton Michelsen Sterling Silver Gilt Christmas Spoon for 1978
Anton Michelsen Sterling Silver Gilt Christmas Spoon for 1978

Anton Michelsen Sterling Silver Gilt Christmas Spoon for 1978

By Anton Michelsen

Located in Downingtown, PA

Anton Michelsen Gilded Sterling Silver Gilt Christmas Spoon, Vibeke Alfeldt Designer, 1978 The

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

German Biedermeier Salad Cutlery Set Silver
German Biedermeier Salad Cutlery Set Silver

German Biedermeier Salad Cutlery Set Silver

Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol

Biedermeier. Hallmarks for German silver and 800 stamped. The spoons are gilded.

Category

Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

1898 Victorian English Sterling Silver Fruit Spoons
1898 Victorian English Sterling Silver Fruit Spoons

1898 Victorian English Sterling Silver Fruit Spoons

By Walker & Hall

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver fruit spoons - boxed; an

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Liberty & Co. Ltd English Sterling Silver Coronation Spoon
Liberty & Co. Ltd English Sterling Silver Coronation Spoon

Liberty & Co. Ltd English Sterling Silver Coronation Spoon

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

coronation spoon in an Archibald Knox Cymric design by Liberty & Co Ltd; an addition to our diverse silver

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Gustav Klingert Imperial Russian Gilt Silver & Cloisonné Enamel Spoon
Antique Gustav Klingert Imperial Russian Gilt Silver & Cloisonné Enamel Spoon

Antique Gustav Klingert Imperial Russian Gilt Silver & Cloisonné Enamel Spoon

By Gustav Klingert

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Russian gilt silver & cloisonné enamel spoon. By Gustav Klingert of Moscow Russia. With a

Category

Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Enamel Frames and Objects

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Set of Four Victorian Silverplate Tablespoons by 1847 Rogers Bros.
Set of Four Victorian Silverplate Tablespoons by 1847 Rogers Bros.

Set of Four Victorian Silverplate Tablespoons by 1847 Rogers Bros.

By 1847 Rogers Bros.

Located in Malibu, CA

these spoons is unknown, marked XS Triple plate. The back of the spoon also has an embossed pattern on

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Dutch Silver Fish Server by Jacob van Wijk, 1824
Dutch Silver Fish Server by Jacob van Wijk, 1824

Dutch Silver Fish Server by Jacob van Wijk, 1824

Located in Delft, NL

Wijk, this mark used during 1819-1846 The spoon measures 36 cm long, 9 cm wide and the depth is 4 cm

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

12 Mexican 925 Sterling Silver Fish Sipper Straws Mid-Century Drink Stir 1960s
12 Mexican 925 Sterling Silver Fish Sipper Straws Mid-Century Drink Stir 1960s

12 Mexican 925 Sterling Silver Fish Sipper Straws Mid-Century Drink Stir 1960s

By Taxco

Located in Hyattsville, MD

and feature a curling fish twisting up the straws to create the spoon form. The straws measure 7 7/8

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Danish Sterling Silver & Enamel Spoons - Set of 6 in Original Box
Danish Sterling Silver & Enamel Spoons - Set of 6 in Original Box

Danish Sterling Silver & Enamel Spoons - Set of 6 in Original Box

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This is a set of six sterling silver and enamel demitasse/tea spoons, crafted in Denmark, presented

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Traditional Pastoral Primitive Set of Hand-Carved Wooden Spoons – Spain
Traditional Pastoral Primitive Set of Hand-Carved Wooden Spoons – Spain

Traditional Pastoral Primitive Set of Hand-Carved Wooden Spoons – Spain

Located in Barcelona, ES

Traditional Pastoral Primitive Set of Hand-Carved Wooden Spoons – Spain, Circa 1940 Description

Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Drum-Form Jam/Condiments Jar and Spoon
Art Deco Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Drum-Form Jam/Condiments Jar and Spoon

Art Deco Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Drum-Form Jam/Condiments Jar and Spoon

By R. Blackinton & Co.

Located in New York, NY

original sterling silver spoon, R. Blackinton and Co. North Attleboro, Mass., Ca. 1930's. Sterling silver

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large George III Robert Garrard I English Sterling Silver Crested Stuffing Spoon
Large George III Robert Garrard I English Sterling Silver Crested Stuffing Spoon

Large George III Robert Garrard I English Sterling Silver Crested Stuffing Spoon

By Robert Garrard I

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A rare, oversized antique English stuffing spoon. In sterling silver. By Robert Garrard I

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British George III Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

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  • 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
    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.
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    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 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
    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 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.
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    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.