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A Rare Tiffany & Co Silver Gilt Bonbon Spoon
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A Rare Tiffany & Co Silver Gilt Bonbon Spoon

19th century
Sold 19 December 2025 · Jeff Sims Antiques
This “Rare Tiffany & Co Silver Gilt Bonbon Spoon” found a buyer.

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A lovely silver gilt silver bonbon spoon, dating from the late 19th Century and by the great name of Tiffany & Co. This superb example is fully cast and has a gilded shell bowl. The spoon is in the sought after 'raspberry' pattern, featuring berries, leaves and a textured base. To the reverse the pattern is repeated at the heel of the shank and the name 'Jessie' is engraved. As one would expect from this superior maker, the spoon is of excellent gauge silver and good quality. Bonbon spoons were used for serving sweet items, but the spoon's large capacity bowl would work well for a number of alternative uses including tea. An eye catching and practical piece. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£24.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no breaks, losses or repairs. There is some loss to the gilding, commensurate with age and use.

Hallmarks :- Marked M, Tiffany & Co. Sterling, 752.

Maker :- Tiffany & Co. Director Edward C Moore.

Date :- New York 1869-81.

Length :- 13.2 cms.

Width :- 5.5 cms.

Depth :- 1 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Silver Gilt Bonbon Spoon to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1146209
Dealers Internal Reference
K1523
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Description
A lovely silver gilt silver bonbon spoon, dating from the late 19th Century and by the great name of Tiffany & Co. This superb example is fully cast and has a gilded shell bowl. The spoon is in the sought after 'raspberry' pattern, featuring berries, leaves and a textured base. To the reverse the pattern is repeated at the heel of the shank and the name 'Jessie' is engraved.
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As one would expect from this superior maker, the spoon is of excellent gauge silver and good quality.
Jeff Sims Antiques

Bonbon spoons were used for serving sweet items, but the spoon's large capacity bowl would work well for a number of alternative uses including tea. An eye catching and practical piece. Dimensions below.

fig 1. An ornate silver gilt bonbon spoon featuring a scalloped shell-shaped bowl and an embossed handle with floral motifs.
fig 1. A Rare Tiffany & Co Silver Gilt Bonbon Spoon

Postage and packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£24.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no breaks, losses or repairs. There is some loss to the gilding, commensurate with age and use.

Hallmarks :- Marked M, Tiffany & Co. Sterling, 752.

Maker :- Tiffany & Co. Director Edward C Moore.

Date :- New York 1869-81.

Length :- 13.2 cms.

Width :- 5.5 cms.

Depth :- 1 cms.

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Silver Gilt Bonbon Spoon to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1146209
Dealers Internal Ref
K1523
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

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Archive I An ornate silver gilt bonbon spoon featuring a scalloped shell-shaped bowl and an embossed handle with floral motifs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Rare Tiffany & Co Silver Gilt Bonbon Spoon

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An ornate silver gilt bonbon spoon featuring a scalloped shell-shaped bowl and an embossed handle with floral motifs.
A rare Tiffany & Co silver gilt bonbon spoon
Ref: SA1146209
An ornate silver gilt bonbon spoon featuring a scalloped shell-shaped bowl and an embossed handle with floral motifs.
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  • ObjectCutlery
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver Gilt
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsScalloped shell bowl, Embossed floral handle, Parcel gilt finish
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 6 cm (2 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

Silver gilt bonbon spoons were crafted during the Victorian and Edwardian periods specifically for serving confectionery, small sugar plums, and sweets at formal dining tables.

These pieces are typically made from sterling silver that has undergone parcel-gilding or full gilding, a process where a thin layer of gold is applied to the silver surface using electrochemical or mercury amalgamation methods.

Authentic items feature period maker marks, silver purity hallmarks such as sterling or lion passant stamps, and characteristic hand-chased or embossed detailing consistent with historical manufacturing practices.

They can be displayed within glass-fronted cabinets, mounted in shallow shadow boxes, or arranged on a silver tray as part of a curated tablescape.

Silver gilt items require gentle cleaning with specialised non-abrasive silver cloths, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can strip the delicate gold layer from the base silver.
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