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London 1872 Hallmarked Silver Gilt Long Condiment/cayenne Spoon with Cut Glass Pear Handle by George Adams.
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London 1872 Hallmarked Silver Gilt Long Condiment/cayenne Spoon with Cut Glass Pear Handle by George Adams.

19th century
Description

Unusual London 1872 English hallmarked solid silver gilt long handled condiment or cruet spoon, likely for cayenne, with cut glass pear handle having panel cut sides and lovely tear drop to centre.

Made by George Adams, famous and collectable maker.

Size-approx. 5.5 inches long.

Weight-35 grams.

In very good condition with some wear to the bowl gilding and minimal wear to the glass handle.

An attractive, unusual, and very useful spoon.

Declaration

Serpentine Antiques has dated this Silver Gilt Cayenne Spoon to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA118798
Dealers Internal Reference
6059
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Description
Unusual London 1872 English hallmarked solid silver gilt long handled condiment or cruet spoon, likely for cayenne, with cut glass pear handle having panel cut sides and lovely tear drop to centre.

Made by George Adams, famous and collectable maker.

Size-approx. 5.5 inches long.

Weight-35 grams.

In very good condition with some wear to the bowl gilding and minimal wear to the glass handle.

An attractive, unusual, and very useful spoon.

Date of Manufacture

Serpentine Antiques has dated this Silver Gilt Cayenne Spoon to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA118798
Dealers Internal Ref
6059
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A Victorian silver gilt condiment spoon featuring a small rounded bowl, a slender stem, and a faceted cut glass pear-shaped handle.
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Archive I A Victorian silver gilt condiment spoon featuring a small rounded bowl, a slender stem, and a faceted cut glass pear-shaped handle.

London 1872 Hallmarked Silver Gilt Long Condiment/cayenne Spoon with Cut Glass Pear Handle by George Adams.

Archive II A Victorian silver gilt condiment spoon featuring a small rounded bowl, a slender stem, and a faceted cut glass pear-shaped handle. View II
Archive III A Victorian silver gilt condiment spoon featuring a small rounded bowl, a slender stem, and a faceted cut glass pear-shaped handle. View III
Archive IV A Victorian silver gilt condiment spoon featuring a small rounded bowl, a slender stem, and a faceted cut glass pear-shaped handle. View IV
Archive V A Victorian silver gilt condiment spoon featuring a small rounded bowl, a slender stem, and a faceted cut glass pear-shaped handle. View V
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A Victorian silver gilt condiment spoon featuring a small rounded bowl, a slender stem, and a faceted cut glass pear-shaped handle.
London 1872 hallmarked silver gilt long condiment/cayenne spoon with cut glass pear handle by George Adams.
Ref: SA118798
A Victorian silver gilt condiment spoon featuring a small rounded bowl, a slender stem, and a faceted cut glass pear-shaped handle.
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  • ObjectCondiment Spoons
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver Gilt, Cut Glass
  • ColourSilver, Gold, Clear
  • MotifsFaceted cut glass handle, Pear finial, Silver-gilt bowl, Slender stem

This Victorian condiment spoon dates from 1870 and displays the hallmarks of London 1872 with maker's marks for George Adams. The piece takes the form of a long-handled cruet spoon designed for cayenne pepper, showcasing a solid silver-gilt construction paired with cut glass. The design includes a small rounded bowl with a silver-gilt finish, joined to a slender, straight metal stem. A metal ferrule connects the stem to a clear cut glass handle shaped like a pear. This handle features panel-cut sides and an internal teardrop detail at the centre, creating faceted light-reflecting surfaces. Measuring approximately 14 cm in length, the spoon has a compact, elongated profile that suits small-scale table service. Signs of age include some wear to the interior bowl gilding and minimal wear to the glass handle. The piece serves well on a dining table sideboard top, where it can be used alongside cruet sets or condiment pots during meals, adding a decorative Victorian touch to traditional table settings.

FAQs

Cayenne spoons are specialised Victorian condiment utensils designed with long handles and small bowls to dispense finely ground cayenne pepper or hot spices from deep table vessels without spilling.

Victorian condiment spoons were commonly crafted from sterling silver, often finished with gold plating known as silver gilt to prevent corrosion from spices, paired with carved bone, mother-of-pearl, or cut glass handles.

Authentic Victorian silver gilt pieces display British hallmarks, including the lion passant for sterling purity, a city mark such as the London leopard head, a date letter, and a registered makers mark.

Antique condiment spoons can be displayed on a dining room sideboard, curated inside a glass display case with period hollowware, or integrated into modern table settings for serving specialty salts.

Clean gently using warm water and mild soap without submerging the join between the glass handle and metal stem, avoiding abrasive polishes that could wear down the surface layer of gilding.
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