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Antique Silver Trefid Spoon
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Antique Silver Trefid Spoon

1920 - 1940
Description

A good example of a traditional 17th Century style Trefid spoon with distinctive three pronged end and rat-tail handle.

It is clearly hallmarked for London, 1927 and the makers Goldsmiths & Silversmiths. The spoon weighs approximately 33g.

It is in very good condition for its age. There are some faint surface marks but no major damages or anything detrimental. It has been gently cleaned and polished and is ready for use.

Approximate Measurements :

Length : 6 1/4” / 16cm

Bowl : 2 1/4" / 6cm x 1 1/4" / 3.5cm

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £7

Rest of the world £25

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Declaration

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Silver Trefid Spoon to the 1930s.

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SA1204319
Description
A good example of a traditional 17th Century style Trefid spoon with distinctive three pronged end and rat-tail handle.

It is clearly hallmarked for London, 1927 and the makers Goldsmiths & Silversmiths. The spoon weighs approximately 33g.

fig 1. An antique silver trefid spoon featuring a shallow oval bowl and a flat stem terminating in a distinctive notched three-pointed shape.
fig 1. Antique Silver Trefid Spoon

It is in very good condition for its age. There are some faint surface marks but no major damages or anything detrimental. It has been gently cleaned and polished and is ready for use.

Approximate Measurements :

fig 2. An antique silver trefid spoon featuring a shallow oval bowl and a flat stem terminating in a distinctive notched three-pointed shape.
fig 2. Antique Silver Trefid Spoon

Length : 6 1/4” / 16cm

Bowl : 2 1/4" / 6cm x 1 1/4" / 3.5cm

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The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

Tracked UK Delivery £7

Rest of the world £25

Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Silver Trefid Spoon to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1204319
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
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Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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An antique silver trefid spoon featuring a shallow oval bowl and a flat stem terminating in a distinctive notched three-pointed shape.
Antique Silver Trefid Spoon
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Introduced to Britain during the Restoration period around 1660, the trefid spoon originated in France and represents a key evolution in European flatware design. It is characterised by its flat handle ending in a three-lobed terminal, marking the transition from earlier round-stemmed spoons to flattened, ergonomic handles.

Trefid spoons were typically hand-hammered from sterling silver, formed from a single ingot by skilled silversmiths. The oval bowl and flattened stem were raised using specialist hammers and stakes, with hallmarks struck into the stem or bowl reverse.

Authentic period examples feature a distinct three-lobed notched terminal, a broad oval or egg-shaped bowl, and a flat stem. Hallmarks are generally stamped on the back of the stem near the bowl, often showing maker marks, silver purity, and town marks consistent with the late Stuart era.

Antique silver spoons can be displayed inside shadow boxes, arranged on velvet-lined trays, or presented in wall-mounted cutlery racks on a dining room sideboard. Grouping pieces by period or maker creates a sophisticated historical focal point.

Clean antique silver gently using a non-abrasive silver polish applied with a soft cotton cloth. Avoid over-polishing, as this can wear down delicate hallmarks and natural surface patina; store flatware in tarnish-resistant cloth bags away from humidity.
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