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Antique Tea and Serving Spoons

A selection of vintage tea and serving spoons, mostly silver, with intricate designs and historical significance dating back to the 18th century.

Spoon, one of a pair, 17th century, 7 1/8 x 2 x 1 in. (18.1 x 5.08 x 2.54 cm), Pewter, England, 17th century
Spoon, one of a pair, 17th century, 7 1/8 x 2 x 1 in. (18.1 x 5.08 x 2.54 cm), Pewter, England, 17th century
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Women's shoe tensioner made of metal, c. 1940 Right shoe tensioner made of metal, stamped the Pedor Lady brand on the Even the brand. West-Europa metal Right shoe tensioner made of metal, stamped the Pedor Lady brand on the Even the brand. West-Europa metalthree plastic spoons (blue, black and white) isolated on white backgroundSamuel Drowne, Three Tea Spoons, c. 1775, silver.Silhouette of a champagne glass made with cardboard on golden glittered backgroundPunch strainer 1718-19 John Albright. Punch strainer 205216Old silver spoon on dark woodTablespoon. Maker: Daniel Boyer, American, 1726-1779Strainer spoon (part of a set). Culture: Irish, Dublin. Dimensions: Length: 6 in. (15.2 cm). Maker: Possibly by Francis Williamson. Date: ca. 1730-35.In the first half of the eighteenth century, tea was a luxury item, an expensive imported commodity. Although most vessels made for the tea service--usually of silver or porcelain--were also expensive, this set of gold implements must have seemed impossibly lavish. The pierced spoon was used to skim stray tea leaves from the cup. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Souvenir spoon with view of the Arc de Triomphe French late 19th century In eighteenth-century Europe, Paris led the production of high-quality luxury goods. Parisian goldsmiths made a wide range of small, personal articles such as snuffboxes; étuis to hold sealing wax, tweezers, or utensils for sewing; souvenirs, which contained thin ivory tablets for note taking; and shuttles for knotting lace. Gold snuffboxes and boxes decorated with portrait miniatures were prized and frequently given as royal gifts, often to ambassadors or members of the court in lieu of cash payments for their services. Coveted and admired, these boxes were produced from a variety of materials. The best were skillfully made of gold and embellished with diamonds, enameled decoration, lacquer, and other luxurious materials. By the middle of the century, the taking of snuff had become an entrenched social ritual, and the snuffbox, too, had become an important social prop. Snuffboxes were considered highly fashionablSugar spoon 1766 Jean Chaslon. Sugar spoon 200234. Hat pin with small silver-plated sphere caught in pointed copper cheriles.Tablespoon. Maker: David Smith, active ca. 1778 - 1799Silver Teaspoon. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 23 x 29.2 cm (9 1/16 x 11 1/2 in.) Original IAD Object: 4 9/16" long. Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Kalamian Walton.Abstrich von Gel-Serum mit Gold auf beige Hintergrund, kosmetische Texturen, Hautpflegeprodukt verschmieren Gesicht Serum, Öl. smear of gel serum with gold on beige background, cosmetic textures, skincare product smudge face serum, oil Copyright: xZoonar.com/IrinaxKvyatkovskayax 22736424Baby silver spoon with blue bow on whiteTongs ca. 1810 Probably Paul Revere, III. Tongs. American. ca. 1810. Silver. Made in Boston, Massachusetts, United StatesArt. 17th century. Modern Age. Europe Baltica. Spoons and spatula (silver). Museum of History and Navigation. Riga. Latvia.Empty pan with old spoons top viewVintage spoons retro vintage used old spoons on a table Copyright: xZoonar.com/FuroxLxFelixx 7841430Comb. Hairdressing equipment line sketch. Professional hair dresser tool. Hand drawn doodle icon. Vector illustration. Barber symbol.. Comb. Hairdressing equipment line sketch. Professional hair dresser tool. Hand drawn doodle icon. Vector illustration. Barber symbolAn advertisement for a range of hairbrushes in ivory and erinoid from Harrods toilet brush department. Date: 1929