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Silver Nursery Rhyme Spoon 'Little Miss Muffett' Levi and Salaman 1920
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Silver Nursery Rhyme Spoon 'Little Miss Muffett' Levi and Salaman 1920

1900 - 1920
Sold 17 February 2025 · Woodbridge Antiques
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Description

A superb antique solid silver 'Little Miss Muffett' nursery spoon. The spoon bowl decoration is beautifully detailed showing the spider and spider's web and the words 'Little Miss Muffett' below her character at the bottom. The looped handle is also nicely decorated.

The back of the spoon bears clear hallmarks for the Birmingham Assay Office, date mark for 1920 and Lion Passant indicating the finest sterling silver, with the maker's mark for renowned silversmiths: Levi & Salaman.

 

A wonderful item very suitable for a child's gift!

Condition: The spoon is in great condition though there are some fine scratches on the reverse of the bowl commensurate with age.

 

Measurements: Bowl measurements 4.5 x 2.8 cm approx. Length of spoon: 9 cm

Weight: 14.9 grams

All measurements are approximate.

Date of Manufacture

Woodbridge Antiques has dated this Silver Nursery Rhyme Spoon to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1113084
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41883
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A superb antique solid silver 'Little Miss Muffett' nursery spoon.
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The spoon bowl decoration is beautifully detailed showing the spider and spider's web and the words 'Little Miss Muffett' below her character at the bottom.
Woodbridge Antiques

The looped handle is also nicely decorated.

fig 1. An antique silver nursery rhyme spoon featuring an embossed depiction of Little Miss Muffet on the bowl and an ornate looped handle.
fig 1. Silver Nursery Rhyme Spoon 'Little Miss Muffett' Levi and Salaman 1920

The back of the spoon bears clear hallmarks for the Birmingham Assay Office, date mark for 1920 and Lion Passant indicating the finest sterling silver, with the maker's mark for renowned silversmiths: Levi & Salaman.

fig 2. An antique silver nursery rhyme spoon featuring an embossed depiction of Little Miss Muffet on the bowl and an ornate looped handle.
fig 2. Silver Nursery Rhyme Spoon 'Little Miss Muffett' Levi and Salaman 1920

 

A wonderful item very suitable for a child's gift!

Condition: The spoon is in great condition though there are some fine scratches on the reverse of the bowl commensurate with age.

 

Measurements: Bowl measurements 4.5 x 2.8 cm approx. Length of spoon: 9 cm

Weight: 14.9 grams

All measurements are approximate.

Date of Manufacture

Woodbridge Antiques has dated this Silver Nursery Rhyme Spoon to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1113084
Dealers Internal Ref
41883
Woodbridge Antiques
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Specialists in quality antique silver, fine jewellery & accessories

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Archive I An antique silver nursery rhyme spoon featuring an embossed depiction of Little Miss Muffet on the bowl and an ornate looped handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Silver Nursery Rhyme Spoon 'Little Miss Muffett' Levi and Salaman 1920

Archive II An antique silver nursery rhyme spoon featuring an embossed depiction of Little Miss Muffet on the bowl and an ornate looped handle. View II
Archive III An antique silver nursery rhyme spoon featuring an embossed depiction of Little Miss Muffet on the bowl and an ornate looped handle. View III
Archive IV An antique silver nursery rhyme spoon featuring an embossed depiction of Little Miss Muffet on the bowl and an ornate looped handle. View IV
Archive V An antique silver nursery rhyme spoon featuring an embossed depiction of Little Miss Muffet on the bowl and an ornate looped handle. View V
Archive VI An antique silver nursery rhyme spoon featuring an embossed depiction of Little Miss Muffet on the bowl and an ornate looped handle. View VI
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Westerfield
Suffolk
IP6 9AB
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An antique silver nursery rhyme spoon featuring an embossed depiction of Little Miss Muffet on the bowl and an ornate looped handle.
Silver nursery rhyme spoon 'Little Miss Muffett' Levi and Salaman 1920
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An antique silver nursery rhyme spoon featuring an embossed depiction of Little Miss Muffet on the bowl and an ornate looped handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • Object[Flatware]
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • Style[Edwardian]
  • Material[Sterling Silver]
  • Colour[Silver]
  • MotifsEmbossed character scene, Scrollwork handle, Loop handle

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A silver nursery rhyme spoon is a traditional decorative eating utensil featuring embossed or engraved scenes from classic childrens stories, frequently gifted for christenings or births during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

These pieces were typically crafted from sterling silver using manufacturing techniques such as stamping, embossing, and detailed hand-chasing to depict intricate character scenes.

Authentic pieces are identified through clear hallmarks stamped on the metal indicating the makers mark, the city of assay, the silver standard, and a date letter corresponding to the year of production.

These small collectibles can be displayed within glass-fronted cabinets, shadow boxes, or mounted frames as part of a curated cabinet of curiosities.

Antique silver should be gently cleaned using a specialised non-abrasive silver cloth to maintain the patina, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can strip away historical oxidation details.
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