Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 21

Set of 10 19th Century Elkington Co. Silver Plate Dessert Spoons or Shovels

$950per set
£724.11per set
€835.18per set
CA$1,349.28per set
A$1,449.95per set
CHF 777.98per set
MX$17,079.50per set
NOK 9,782.25per set
SEK 8,936.02per set
DKK 6,241.81per set

About the Item

A fine set of antique English silver plated desert spoons or shovels. By Elkington Co. Each spoon with a shovel shaped bowl, a figural handle in the shape of an oak branch with acorns and oak leaves, and a finial in the shape of the English Royal Coat of Arms. The coat of arms is flanked by a lion and eagle. The backsides of the lion and eagle are also visible verso. Signed and dated for 1856. Each bowl bears a script monogram. Simply a wonderful ornate set of English flatware! Date: 1854 Overall Condition: They are in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: Each bears a monogram to the bowl. There is some light edge wear and a few tiny spots of persistent tarnish throughout. Otherwise, there are some fine light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: Elkington Co. Marks: Fully hallmarked for Elkington Co. to the reverse and with an R date mark for 1854. Measurements: Length:ca. 5 3/4 in. Width: ca. 1 1/4 in. Height: ca. 1/2 in. Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Creator:
  • Metal:
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 1.25 in (31.75 mm)Length: 5.75 in (146.05 mm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 10
  • Style:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1850-1859
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1854
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Each bears a monogram to the bowl. There is some light edge wear and a few tiny spots of persistent tarnish throughout. Otherwise, there are some fine light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DSA INV CH S221stDibs: LU849317842832

More From This Seller

View All
Set of 12 Whiting Alhambra Sterling Silver Aesthetic Movement Demitasse Spoons
By Whiting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 12 engraved Aesthetic Movement demitasse spoons. By Whiting. In the Alhambra pattern. Each with gilt bowls that have varying Aesthetic Movement brite-cut engraved de...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Flatware and Servi...

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 12 Antique Russian Niello Decorated Teaspoons by Levin Stepan Kuzmich
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of 12 fine antique Russian silver and niello spoons. By Levin Stepan Kuzmich. Each with niello floral decoration to the reverse of the bowl. Simply a great set of Russian spoons...
Category

Antique 19th Century Russian Russian Revival Barware

Materials

Silver, Niello

Set of 6 Antique Richard Garten 800 Silver Dresden Porcelain Dessert Spoons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 6 antique silver & porcelain dessert (or possibly demitasse) spoons. By Richard Garten. In gilt 800 silver. With raised enamel jeweling to the Dresden porcelain han...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Set of 4 Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Cream Soup Spoons in the Provence Pattern
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 4 soup spoons. By Tiffany Co. In sterling silver. In the Provence pattern. Comprising 4 Cream Soup Spoons (6 7/8") Simply a wonderful set of Tiffany soup spoons...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 6 Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Landby/Nordic #76 Coffee Spoons
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 6 sterling silver demitasse or coffee spoons. By Georg Jensen. Designed by Oscar Gundlach-Pedersen in 1937. These spoons have a post-1945 factory mark. Simply a wonderful set of Georg Jensen spoons...
Category

20th Century Danish Modern Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

10 Danish Silver Butterfly Sommerflugl Art Nouveau Demitasse Spoons by Frigast
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 10 Danish silver demitasse spoons. In the Butterfly or Sommerflugl pattern. By Frigast. With Danish assay marks for 1919 and a minimum silver fineness of 826/1000. M...
Category

20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

You May Also Like

12 Demitasse Spoons by Whiting Mfg. Co. in the elegant 1891 Louis XV Pattern
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in valatie, NY
12 Demitasse Spoons by Whiting Mfg. Co. in the Elegant 1891 Louis XV Pattern. 6 of the spoons are inscribed 1894 and 6 are initialed LH. All are hallmarked "STERLING PAT. 1891" and w...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Louis XV Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of six silver dessert spoons with trim and shells on the handle
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Set of six silver dessert spoons with grooves and shells on the handle. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Cabeça de àguia. Weight: 233.66 grams. Dimensions: 15.5...
Category

20th Century European Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

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 presumably French, dating from circa 1890-1900. The spoons are marked 800. The scoops are g...
Category

Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Tableware

Materials

Silver

Set of 8 Gorham Buttercup Individual Sterling Silver Salt Spoons with Gilt Bowls
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 8 individual silver salt spoons. By Gorham. In sterling silver with gold-washed bowls. Each marked to the reverse. Simply a wonderful set of Buttercup salt dips! D...
Category

20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of six silver teaspoons sugar scoop w/ engraving trim on the handles
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Set of six silver teaspoons and sugar shovel with engraving and grooves on the handles. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Cabeça de escravo. Weight: 155.18 grams...
Category

20th Century European Tableware

Materials

Silver

Set of Six George II Cast Teaspoons Made in London, circa 1750 by Thomas Dene
Located in London, GB
The teaspoons are of a most unusual design and are modeled in the Hanoverian style. The shaped stems display a raised bearded male mask surrounded by Rococo shell and scroll details. The reverse of the stem displays foliate designs and a vacant Rococo scroll cartouche. The reverse of the bowl displays a raised shell and scroll back and the stems are marked with the maker's mark and sterling mark. The spoons are in quite excellent condition. A very rare set of George II spoons...
Category

Antique 1750s English More Dining and Entertaining