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.

French Silver Spoon

Sterling And Gold Spoon

Category

Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Puiforcat French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Set 4 Salt Cellars Spoons, Box

$1,505

PUIFORCAT French Sterling Silver Vermeil Tea Spoons Set 12 pc w/chest Trilobé

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire

PUIFORCAT French Sterling Silver Vermeil Tea Spoons Set 12 pc w/chest Trilobé A set of truly

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

PUIFORCAT French Sterling Silver Vermeil Tea Spoons Set 12 pc w/chest Trilobé

$2,995

French Sterling Silver 18k Gold Tea Dessert Spoons Set, Sugar Tongs, Iris, Box

By Louis Ravinet and Charles D Enfert 1

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Ravinet French sterling silver 18-karat gold tea coffee dessert spoons set, sugar tongs, box iris

Category

Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

French Sterling Silver 18k Gold Tea Dessert Spoons Set, Sugar Tongs, Iris, Box

$1,852

Silver metal gravy spoon in her box

Located in Paris, FR

Silver metal gravy spoon in her box Spoon dimensions : 20 x 8.5 x 3.5 cm Box dimensions : 24 x 12

Category

Antique 19th Century French Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver metal gravy spoon in her box

$356

COIGNET French Sterling Silver Salt Cellars 2 pc with Spoons and Original Box Rococo

By Louis Coignet

Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire

COIGNET French Sterling Silver Salt Cellars 2 pc wIth original spoons and box Rococo Pattern

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

COIGNET French Sterling Silver Salt Cellars 2 pc with Spoons and Original Box Rococo

$495

Puiforcat French All Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Tea Coffee Spoons Set Swans

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Puiforcat French all sterling silver 18-karat gold tea coffee spoons set 12 pieces, swans model

Category

Antique 1880s French Empire Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Puiforcat French All Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Tea Coffee Spoons Set Swans

$1,529

Debain, French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Tea Service, Tea Spoons, Sugar Tong

By Alphonse Debain

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Debain rare French sterling silver 18-karat gold tea service, tea spoons, sugar tong A rare French

Category

Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Debain, French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Tea Service, Tea Spoons, Sugar Tong

$1,311

Ernie French Sterling Silver Vermeil Tea Coffee Spoons Set 12 pc w/box Rococo

Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire

Ernie French Sterling Silver Vermeil Tea Coffee Spoons Set 12 pc w/box Rococo A set of truly

Category

Antique 1880s French Rococo Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Ernie French Sterling Silver Vermeil Tea Coffee Spoons Set 12 pc w/box Rococo

$1,200

Odiot Rare French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Ice Cream Spoons Set Six Pieces

By Odiot

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Odiot rare French all sterling silver 18-karat gold ice cream spoons set 6 piece. Head of

Category

Antique 1880s French Rococo Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Odiot Rare French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Ice Cream Spoons Set Six Pieces

$700

French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Ice Cream Spoons Set of Six Pieces Ferrure

By Edouard Ernie, Paris 1

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Ernie French sterling silver 18-karat gold ice cream spoons set of six pieces Ferrure with original

Category

Antique 1880s French Gothic Tableware

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Ice Cream Spoons Set of Six Pieces Ferrure

$662

Soufflot French Sterling Silver 18k Gold Tea Coffee Spoons Set 6 Pc, Thrush, Box

By Henri Soufflot 1

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Fabulous antique 19th century French sterling silver tea coffee spoons set six-piece. Each ornately

Category

Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Soufflot French Sterling Silver 18k Gold Tea Coffee Spoons Set 6 Pc, Thrush, Box

$807 / set

Soufflot French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Ice Cream Spoons Set 12 Pcs Rococo

By Henri Soufflot 1

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Head of Minerve 1st titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver Vermeil guarantee. The quality of the

Category

Antique 1880s French Rococo Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Soufflot French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Ice Cream Spoons Set 12 Pcs Rococo

$1,389

French Sterling Silver Gold 18k Set of 4 Salt Cellars Spoons Lily of the Valley

By Gabert Conreau 1

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Fabulous French sterling silver 18k Gold set of four salt cellars spoons box lily of the valley

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

French Sterling Silver Gold 18k Set of 4 Salt Cellars Spoons Lily of the Valley

$1,294

Soufflot Masterpiece Sterling Silver 18 Karat Gold Sugar Sifter Spoon Dragon

By Henri Soufflot 1

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

. The handle has dragon decoration. No monograms. It is very rare to find French figural spoons of any

Category

Antique 1880s French Renaissance Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Soufflot Masterpiece Sterling Silver 18 Karat Gold Sugar Sifter Spoon Dragon

$1,041

Box of 4 French Sterling Salt Cellars and 4 Spoons

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Box of 4 French sterling salt cellars and 4 salt spoons crystal lid and gold for silver cellar

Category

Antique 1880s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Box of 4 French Sterling Salt Cellars and 4 Spoons

$772 / set

late 19th century French vermeil serving spoon

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

A quality late 19th century vermeil [gold wash over silver) reticulated spoon with rennaisance

Category

Antique 19th Century French Serving Pieces

late 19th century French vermeil serving spoon

$245

1920 s French Faience Henriot Quimper Spoon Holder

Located in San Francisco, CA

1920's French Faience Henriot Quimper Spoon Holder

Category

Early 20th Century French Delft and Faience

1920 s French Faience Henriot Quimper Spoon Holder

$45

Adam D. Tihany for Christofle Collection 3000 Cocktail Spoon in Silver Plate

By Adam Tihany, Christofle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

and hospitality designer, Adam D. Tihany (b. 1948). The elegant and substantial silver plated spoon is

Category

Early 2000s French Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Adam D. Tihany for Christofle Collection 3000 Cocktail Spoon in Silver Plate

$245

Puiforcat Antique French Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware 18 Pieces Pompadour

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

(21.3 cm). Six French sterling silver dinner spoons 8"4 (21.3 cm). Six French sterling silver spoons 5"6

Category

Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Puiforcat Antique French Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware 18 Pieces Pompadour

$4,038 / set

Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Flatware 18 Pc Pompadour, New Stainless Blades

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

silver spoons 6"9 (17.6 cm). Six French sterling silver knives 8"3 (21.2 cm). Weight: 808 grams

Category

Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Flatware 18 Pc Pompadour, New Stainless Blades

$3,832

Antique Christofle Large Ladle and Serving Spoon in Original Box, 1878

By Christofle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A large antique serving spoon and ladle in heavy silver plated metal Blanc (white metal) from

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate, Metal

Antique Christofle Large Ladle and Serving Spoon in Original Box, 1878

$395 / set

Napoleon Caviar Spoon 3-D Mother of Pearl Silverplate

Located in New York, NY

Being offered is a a fine silverplate and mother of pearl caviar spoon by unknown maker, the handle

Category

Antique 19th Century French Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Napoleon Caviar Spoon 3-D Mother of Pearl Silverplate

$235

PUIFORCAT Rare French Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set 12 pc Swans

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire

Dinner Forks 8"4 ( 21.3 cm ) 6 French Sterling Silver Dinner Spoons 8"5 ( 21.5 cm ) Weight : 910

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

PUIFORCAT Rare French Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set 12 pc Swans

$2,995

PUIFORCAT Rare French Sterling Silver Dessert Flatware Set 12 pc Renaissance

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire

PUIFORCAT Rare French Sterling Silver Dessert Flatware Set 12 pc Renaissance A rare flatware

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

PUIFORCAT Rare French Sterling Silver Dessert Flatware Set 12 pc Renaissance

$2,195

PUIFORCAT Rare French Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set 12 pc Renaissance

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire

spoons. Head of Minerve 1 st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver guarantee Prestigious

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

PUIFORCAT Rare French Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set 12 pc Renaissance

$2,995

PUIFORCAT Rare French Sterling Silver Dessert Flatware Set 12 pc Renaissance

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire

Dessert/Entremet Forks 7"5 ( 19 cm ) 6 French Sterling Silver Dessert/Entremet Spoons 7"5 ( 19 cm

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

PUIFORCAT Rare French Sterling Silver Dessert Flatware Set 12 pc Renaissance

$2,300

Renaissance Style Agate and Silver Gilt Spoon, circa 1880

Located in Geelong, Victoria

Superb quality spoon with agate handle and finely detailed silver-gilt mounts, the round bowl with

Category

Antique 1880s French Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Agate, Silver

Renaissance Style Agate and Silver Gilt Spoon, circa 1880

$600

CHRISTOFLE French Silver Spoon Set 12 pc Empire Pattern with Original Box

Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire

Rare French Silver-Gilt Tea or Coffee Spoons 12 pc with original box Empire Pattern Extremely

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

Materials

Gold Plate

CHRISTOFLE French Silver Spoon Set 12 pc Empire Pattern with Original Box

$595

Gorgeous French All Sterling Silver Vermeil Strawberry Spoon Rococo

Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire

Exceptional Strawberry spoon with embellishments. The silver-gilded bowl is of stylized scallop

Category

Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Gorgeous French All Sterling Silver Vermeil Strawberry Spoon Rococo

$400

Puiforcat Rare French Sterling Silver Ice Cream Spoon Bamboo Model

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Puiforcat rare French sterling silver ice cream spoon bamboo model. Boar's Head for 800/1000

Category

Antique 1880s French Japonisme Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Puiforcat Rare French Sterling Silver Ice Cream Spoon Bamboo Model

$926

Puiforcat French All Sterling Silver 18K Gold Strawberry Spoon Acanthus

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Puiforcat French All Sterling Silver 18k Gold Strawberry Spoon Acanthus Exceptional strawberry

Category

Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Puiforcat French All Sterling Silver 18K Gold Strawberry Spoon Acanthus

$926

Queille Rare French All Sterling Silver Strawberry Spoon Swan, Cornucopia, Putti

By Pierre François Queille 1

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Queille rare French all sterling silver strawberry spoon swan, Cornucopia, putti. Head of

Category

Antique 1870s French Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Queille Rare French All Sterling Silver Strawberry Spoon Swan, Cornucopia, Putti

$874

Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Set of Four Salt Cellars with Spoons

By Puiforcat, Olier Caron 1

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Minerve first titre for 950/1000 on salt cellars and spoons for 950/1000 French sterling silver guarantee

Category

Vintage 1910s French Rococo Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Set of Four Salt Cellars with Spoons

$685

Puiforcat Masterpiece French Sterling Silver Tea Spoons Set 12 Pieces Mascaron

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Puiforcat masterpiece French sterling silver tea, coffee or dessert spoons set 12 pieces Mascaron

Category

Antique 1880s French Renaissance Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Puiforcat Masterpiece French Sterling Silver Tea Spoons Set 12 Pieces Mascaron

$2,400

Puiforcat Masterpiece French Sterling Silver Salt Cellars Pair Spoons Ram s Head

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Puiforcat masterpiece French sterling silver salt cellars pair spoons ram's head Head of Minerve

Category

Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Puiforcat Masterpiece French Sterling Silver Salt Cellars Pair Spoons Ram s Head

$1,068

Veyrat Rare French Sterling Silver Tea Coffee Spoons Set Sculpted Dragons

By Gustave Veyrat 1

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Veyrat rare French sterling silver tea coffee spoons set sculpted dragons. Exceptional tea

Category

Antique 1890s French Japonisme Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Veyrat Rare French Sterling Silver Tea Coffee Spoons Set Sculpted Dragons

$800

Puiforcat Masterpiece French Sterling Silver Salt Cellars Pair Spoons Ram s Head

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Puiforcat Masterpiece French sterling silver salt cellars pair of spoons Ram's Head. Fabulous

Category

Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Puiforcat Masterpiece French Sterling Silver Salt Cellars Pair Spoons Ram s Head

$983

Puiforcat Rare French Sterling Silver Tea Spoons Set of 12 Pieces Acanthus

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Puiforcat rare French sterling silver tea spoons set of 12 pieces acanthus. Exceptional tea

Category

Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Puiforcat Rare French Sterling Silver Tea Spoons Set of 12 Pieces Acanthus

$1,200

Tetard French Sterling Silver 18k Gold Ice Cream Spoons Set Neoclassical

By Tetard Freres

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Tetard French Sterling Silver 18k Gold Ice Cream Spoons Set 12 pieces Head of Minerve 1 st titre

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Tetard French Sterling Silver 18k Gold Ice Cream Spoons Set Neoclassical

$1,311

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

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

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

Category

Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Gold

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

$1,030

Set of Six French Silver and Crystal Salt Cellars and Spoons

By Leon Tharon 1

Located in Charleston, SC

cellars and spoons are marked with the "Minerve" stamp guaranteeing a minimum of 95% silver content

Category

Antique 1880s Louis XV Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Set of Six French Silver and Crystal Salt Cellars and Spoons

$1,560

Rare French Sterling Silver Vermeil Set 6 Salt Cellars Spoons Original Box

Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire

French All Sterling Silver Vermeil Set 6 Salt Cellars, Spoons with original Box Hallmarks

Category

Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Rare French Sterling Silver Vermeil Set 6 Salt Cellars Spoons Original Box

$900

Ravinet French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Four Salt Cellars, Spoons, Box

By Louis Ravinet and Cie, Paris

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Ravinet French sterling silver 18-karat gold four salt cellars, spoons, box. Head of Minerve 1st

Category

Vintage 1910s French Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Ravinet French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Four Salt Cellars, Spoons, Box

$1,000

Ravinet French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Four Salt Cellars, Spoons, Box

By Ravinet D Enfert

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Ravinet French sterling silver 18-karat gold four salt cellars, spoons, box. Head of Minerve 1st

Category

Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Ravinet French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Four Salt Cellars, Spoons, Box

$1,201

Boivin French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Salt Cellars Pair, Spoons, Box

By Victor Boivin

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Boivin French sterling silver 18-karat gold salt cellars pair, spoons, box. Head of Minerve

Category

Antique 1880s French Rococo Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Boivin French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Salt Cellars Pair, Spoons, Box

$617

Bezon French Sterling Silver 18K Gold Salt Cellars Pair, Spoons, Box, Regence

By Pierre Bezon 1

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Bezon French sterling silver 18-karat gold salt cellars pair, spoons, box, Regence. Head of

Category

Vintage 1910s French Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Bezon French Sterling Silver 18K Gold Salt Cellars Pair, Spoons, Box, Regence

$600

Noiret French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Salt Cellars Pair, Spoons, Box

By Emile Noiret

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

titre on the spoons for 800/1000 French sterling silver guarantee. The quality of the gold used to

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Noiret French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Salt Cellars Pair, Spoons, Box

$698

Bergeron French Sterling Silver 18k Gold Four Salt Cellars, Spoons, Box, Swans

By Emile Bergeron

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

first titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver vermeil guarantee. The quality of the gold used to

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Empire Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Gold

Bergeron French Sterling Silver 18k Gold Four Salt Cellars, Spoons, Box, Swans

$1,376

French All Sterling Silver Vermeil 6 Lidded Salt Cellars, Spoons, Box Rococo

Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire

salt cellars in all sterling silver and vermeil interior and six salt spoons. It's a production of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver, 18k Gold

French All Sterling Silver Vermeil 6 Lidded Salt Cellars, Spoons, Box Rococo

$2,295

Compere Rare French Sterling Silver 18k Gold Eight Salt Cellars, Spoons, Boxes

By Leontine Compere 1

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Minerve first titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver vermeil guarantee. The quality of the gold used to

Category

Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Compere Rare French Sterling Silver 18k Gold Eight Salt Cellars, Spoons, Boxes

$2,030

Veyrat French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Six Salt Cellars, Spoons, Box

By Gustave Veyrat 1

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Fabulous French sterling silver 18-Karat gold six salt cellars, spoons, box Head of Minerve first

Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Veyrat French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Six Salt Cellars, Spoons, Box

$1,971

Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Gold 18-Karat Salt Cellars Pair, Spoons, Box

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Head of Minerve 1st titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver vermeil guarantee. The quality of the

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Gold 18-Karat Salt Cellars Pair, Spoons, Box

$750

Puiforcat French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Four Salt Cellars, Box, Spoons

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Head of Minerve 1st titre for 950/1000 on salt cellars and spoons for 950/1000 French sterling

Category

Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Puiforcat French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Four Salt Cellars, Box, Spoons

$1,505

Puiforcat Rare French Sterling Silver Salt Cellars 6 Pc Spoons, Box, Mistletoe

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

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

Category

Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Puiforcat Rare French Sterling Silver Salt Cellars 6 Pc Spoons, Box, Mistletoe

$2,033

Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Tea/Coffee/Dessert Spoons Set 12 pc Roses Box

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Puiforcat French sterling silver tea/coffee/dessert spoons set of 12 pieces roses box. Handles

Category

Antique 1880s French Rococo Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Tea/Coffee/Dessert Spoons Set 12 pc Roses Box

$1,200

Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Gold 18-Karat Salt Cellars Pair with Spoons

By Jean Puiforcat

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Puiforcat gorgeous French sterling silver gold 18-karat salt cellars pair with spoons. Head of

Category

Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Gold 18-Karat Salt Cellars Pair with Spoons

$695

Boyer for Puiforcat French All Sterling Silver Ice Cream Spoons 12 pc Pompadour

Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire

BOYER For PUIFORCAT French All Sterling Silver Ice Cream Spoons 12 pc Pompadour Head of Minerve

Category

Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Boyer for Puiforcat French All Sterling Silver Ice Cream Spoons 12 pc Pompadour

$1,400

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French Silver Spoon For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the French silver spoon you’re looking for. A French silver spoon — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. There are 217 variations of the antique or vintage French silver spoon you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the French silver 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 French silver spoon, designed in the Art Nouveau, Neoclassical or Rococo style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Emile Puiforcat, Christofle and Henri Soufflot each produced at least one beautiful French silver spoon that is worth considering.

How Much is a French Silver Spoon?

Prices for a French silver spoon start at $37 and top out at $6,000 with the average selling for $950.

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.

Questions About French Silver Spoon

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.

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