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Set of 6 George II Silvergilt Teaspoons Made in London by Elias Cachart, 1745
By Elias Cachart
Located in London, GB
a raying shell motif. The spoons are in excellent condition and are each marked with the maker's
Category

Antique 18th Century British Tableware

Materials

Silver

Dutch Silver Saddle with Pearl Rim by Van Kempen En Zonen, 1921
Located in Delft, NL
. A pouring spout in the curve of the bowl of the spoon. Marked with the Dutch silver hallmark Lion 2
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

The Inconvenience of Dress, British Caricature Art
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
tureen before her, attempts to take a spoonful of soup; she guides the spoon carefully over her
Category

Late 18th Century Prints and Multiples

Materials

Engraving, Etching

Art Deco Recipes Cocktail Shaker “the Barman“ by Ghiso, France 1930’s
By Ghiso
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
bottom. So the way it works is simple, open the top, put in your ingredients, stir it up using the spoon
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Brass

Very Long Racing Scull or Oar from Eton College Windsor
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
from Eton College, the spoon or blade has blue chevrons painted on it and the long ash shaft is in its
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Ash

Dutch Silver Laddle by Gerritsen en van Kempen, 1929
Located in Delft, NL
spout in the curve of the bowl of the spoon. Marked with the Dutch silver hallmark Lion 2 and maker's
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Set of 12, Thomae Company Heavily Enameled Sterling Silver Demitasse Spoons
By The Thomae Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
sterling silver demitasse spoons in 6 different color enamels, cobalt, orange, green, light blue, white and
Category

20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Studio BBPR Arco console table for Olivetti - Italy, 1960s
By Studio BBPR
Located in London, GB
design should always start ‘from the spoon to the town’. The ‘Arco’ console table is a perfect
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Console Tables

Materials

Bakelite

Pair of Majolika-Karlsruhe with melted glass tops
By Karlsruher Majolika
Located in Berlin, DE
. The smaller spoon-like dish has a glossy black exterior with vivid red and orange glazing. These
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Majolica

Silver Spoon #279, The Flower Child
By Leslie Lewis Sigler
Located in Fairfield, CT
In my work I explore family objects as “families” of objects—individual silver heirlooms that are related to one another in a single collection and, collectively, to the individual f...
Category

2010s Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Georg Jensen Lily of the Valley Dessert Spoon, Six Spoons Available
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Lily of the Valley dessert spoon in sterling silver. Dated 1933-1944. Six spoons are
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Daubree Silver Vermeil Ice Cream Shovels/Spoons In Presentation Case
By Alfred Daubrée
Located in New Orleans, LA
An exquisite antique French set of four silver vermeil ice cream shovels/spoons in a velvet lined
Category

Antique 1870s French Belle Époque Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver, Vermeil

Pair of Fiddle Thread Salad Servers, London, 1843 by Richard Britton
Located in London, GB
excellent thick gauge of silver. The spoon has an unusual egg shaped bowl and the fork six times. The top of
Category

Antique 1840s Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Christian F. Hiese 18 Piece Danish Arts Crafts Sterling Silver Flatware Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
, seven large soup spoons, two small desert knives and two small serving spoons. The handles are accented
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Continental Art Nouveau Bronze Shoehorn In the Form of a Hunting Horn C. 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
hanging loop. The business end is a broad, gently concave spoon with a softly flared lip that slips
Category

Early 20th Century British Belle Époque Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Portrait of Horses in Dappled Sunlight - British 30 s Impressionist oil painting
By Arthur Spooner
Located in Hagley, England
This beautiful British Impressionist oil painting is by noted animal artist Arthur Spooner. Painted
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Regional Italian Cookbook Recipes from The Silver Spoon
Located in New York, NY
Silver Spoon celebrates the astonishing diversity of Italy’s cuisine, showcasing the culinary identity of
Category

2010s Chinese Books

Materials

Paper

Victorian sterling silver and mother of pearl child s set - Walker Hall 1891
By John Edward Bingham (Walker and Hall)
Located in London, London
fork, a spoon, and a napkin ring, all featuring wonderful bright cut engraved decoration. The knife
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of Six George II Cast Teaspoons Made in London, circa 1750 by Thomas Dene
Located in London, GB
. The spoons are in quite excellent condition. A very rare set of George II spoons.  Measures: Length
Category

Antique 1750s English More Dining and Entertaining

The Silver Spoon Pasta Authentic Italian Recipes
Located in New York, NY
ingredient from the experts at the prestigious Silver Spoon Kitchen Pasta is the perfect food. Low cost
Category

2010s Chinese Books

Materials

Paper

Art Deco Sterling Silver Three-Piece Christening Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
spoon. The surfaces of the napkin ring and egg cup are plain and embellished with applied crown
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Framed Impasto En Plein Air Post Impressionist Oil Painting Of Rural Derbyshire
By Arthur Spooner
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
Arthur Spooner. English ( b.1873 - d.1962 ). Rural Derbyshire. Oil On Card. Signed Lower Left
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver 4-Piece Place Setting in the Provence Pattern
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
wear consistent with age. Maker: Tiffany & Co. Pattern Name: Provence Marks: The spoon and forks
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver Owl Mustard Pot
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
original cast silver spoon has a plain rounded form and mouse decorated terminal. The spoon retains the
Category

Vintage 1960s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Dutch silver pastry tong, Amsterdam, 1845
Located in Delft, NL
the spoon's bowl. The measurement is 31 cm long, 8 cm high and the depth is 6 cm The total weight is
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

36 Czechoslovakian Glass Spoons from the 1960s
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Never used, 36 Czechoslovakian glass spoons from the 1960s. 6 yellow 12 gold 9 salmon 9 amber.
Category

Vintage 1960s Tableware

Double Spoon Back Sofa, Day Bed Settee The Sofa has a Double Spoon Back
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Double Spoon Back Sofa, Day Bed Settee The Sofa has a Double Spoon Back with Scroll Arms and a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Settees

Materials

Walnut

Silver-Plate Vintage Sculptural Salad Servers or Serving Pieces Pair Of
Located in North Miami, FL
from the Kwakiru art. Very well made. They have been polished. The serving spoon is larger than the
Category

Vintage 1980s Canadian Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Gio Ponti : Arch - Designer Large Scale Hardcover Book c 2019
By Gio Ponti
Located in University City, MO
& Domus editor reinvented the look of everyday life from the spoon to the cathedral. He designed more
Category

2010s Design

Set of 6 Cased Naturalistic Teaspoon by William Theobalds, 1839/40
Located in London, GB
Theobalds and Robert Atkinson. These unusual Spoons are beautifully modelled in the Naturalistic style with
Category

Antique 19th Century English Tableware

Materials

Silver

Lap over Edge by Tiffany Sterling Silver Long Salad Serving Set Applied Elements
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
if the back of the handle was a leaf, partially eaten by the bug) on the spoon handle and applied
Category

20th Century Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hans Hansen Sterling Silver Mid-Century Cruet Set
By Hans Hansen
Located in Hellerup, DK
mustard pot, complete with a removable lid, includes a matching mustard spoon and original glass liner
Category

Antique 1660s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Silverplate and Glass Four Bottle Cruet Set
Located in Centennial, CO
bottles for pouring (oil and vinegar), a shaker bottle and a jam jar with a groove for the spoon nestle
Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silverplate and Crystal Four Bottle Cruet Set
Located in Centennial, CO
a groove for the spoon nestle into the silver holder. The handle for the cruet set is heart shaped
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Vintage ELA Sterling Silver and Guilloche Enamel Salt Shaker Denmark
By Egon Lauridsen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A vintage salt shaker and spoon from Egon Lauridsen of Denmark in sterling silver and enamel with
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Dominick Haff Sterling SilverCondiment/Mustard Ladle
By Dominick and Haff Silver
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
motif at the top of the spoon both front and back. The reverse side is deply stamped sterling with the
Category

Antique 1890s American American Classical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Silver-Plated Salad Serving Pieces in Kings Pattern by IFS Ltd
Located in valatie, NY
, and the first mention of them is from around 1928. The spoon with scalloped bowl and fork with
Category

Mid-20th Century English George III Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver fruit spoon, smooth on the shell and embossed on the handle
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver fruit spoon, smooth on the shell and embossed on the handle. Metal: Silver
Category

Antique 19th Century European Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Ritual Ladle of Wood and Coconut Shell from Timor Island, Indonesia, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Ritual ladle of wood and coconut shell from Timor Island, Indonesia (circa 1950s). Intricate spoons
Category

Vintage 1950s Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Coconut

Dutch diamant cut crystal and silver set of knife rests with salt cellars, 1880
Located in Delft, NL
cellars, knife rests and silver spoons in original box. The set is Dutch and consists of three salt
Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

50s Old English Silver Plate Six Pieces Tea Coffee Service on Round Serving Tray
Located in Miami, FL
inches high. The creamer vessel has 4 inches length x 2.75 inches depth x 2.13 inches high. The spoon for
Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Important silver flatware in its original case, Tétard Frères
Located in Paris, FR
ribbons, monogrammed D.D., consisting of : - 18 large spoons. Length: 21 cm - Weight: 1433 gr. - 18 large
Category

Vintage 1920s French Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Thomas Barker 1825 London Georgian Pair of Fruit Spoons in Gilded .925 Sterling
By Thomas Wilkes Barker
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of fruit spoons designed by Thomas Wilkes Barker in 1825. Gorgeous pair of antique Georgian
Category

Antique 18th Century English George IV Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Silver sauce spoon with reliefs and grooves on the handle
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver sauce spoon with reliefs and grooves on the handle. Metal: Silver. Origin
Category

Antique 19th Century European Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Silver rice and serving spoon with reliefs on the handle
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver rice and serving spoon with reliefs on the handle. Metal: Silver. Origin
Category

Antique 19th Century European Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Rare Sterling Silver Three-Piece Midcentury Child s Set by Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Jensen by Gustav Pedersen) and a fork and spoon (in the same pattern as the napkin ring) both hallmarked
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Crystal and silver Jam ou Suger Bowl
Located in Paris, FR
Silver and crystal jam dish and 12 small vermeil spoons. The square base, decorated with a flower
Category

Antique 19th Century French Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal, Vermeil, Silver

Sir Christopher by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 49 Pieces New
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
teaspoons, 6" 1 sugar spoon, 6" Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary. Excellent new
Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Reverse Painted Hey Diddle Diddle Eglomise Child s Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
To see such sport, And the dish ran away with the spoon' The lower part with the original inset
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Giltwood

very rare danish modern SERVING SET laurids lonborg ceramic and wood 1960s
By Laurids Lonborg
Located in Mannheim, DE
spoon for the honey is made of rosewood and the lid of the tall jar is made of elm. The stand is stamped
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic, Elm, Palisander, Teak

Silver salad tongs with spoon and fork embossed on the handles
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver salad tongs with spoon and fork embossed on the handles. Metal: Silver. Origin
Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Silver rice and serving spoon with raised grooves along the handle
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver rice and serving spoon with raised grooves along the handle. Metal: Silver
Category

20th Century European Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Silver rice and serving spoon with shell shape on the handle
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver rice and serving spoon with shell shape on the handle. Metal: Silver. Origin
Category

20th Century European Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Silver rice and serving spoon with shell shape on the handle
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver rice and serving spoon with frieze and ladle on the handle. Metal: Silver
Category

20th Century European Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Silver rice and serving spoon with embossed trim along the handle
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver rice and serving spoon with embossed grooves along the handle. Metal: Silver
Category

20th Century European Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Rice spoon and serving with reliefs and grooves on the handle
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Rice and serving spoon with reliefs and grooves on the handle. Metal: Silver. Origin
Category

Antique 19th Century European Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Georg Jensen, "Lily of the Valley". Compote spoon in sterling silver.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen, Denmark, c. 1913–1925 Compote spoon in the "Lily of the Valley" pattern. Polished
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Sterling Silver

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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A the spoon can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $440, while the lowest priced sells for $50 and the highest can go for as much as $27,494.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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
    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.