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A Stunning Arts & Crafts Silver Gilt Sifter Spoon
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A Stunning Arts & Crafts Silver Gilt Sifter Spoon

19th century
Description

A stunning Victorian silver sifter spoon in the Arts & Crafts taste. This fine example has a gilded, oval shaped bowl pierced with stars. The shank has a beaded border and twin strands joining the bowl. The terminal has a Celtic point and the spoon is fully hallmarked to the reverse. A gorgeous piece and a wonderful collector's item, with a practical use. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£40.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£26.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Maker :- Jehoiada Alsop Rhodes.

Date :- Sheffield 1878.

Length :- 12 cms.

Bowl width :- 4 cms.

Bowl depth :- 3.3 cms.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1205906
Dealers Internal Reference
K1741
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Description
A stunning Victorian silver sifter spoon in the Arts & Crafts taste. This fine example has a gilded, oval shaped bowl pierced with stars. The shank has a beaded border and twin strands joining the bowl. The terminal has a Celtic point and the spoon is fully hallmarked to the reverse. A gorgeous piece and a wonderful collector's item, with a practical use. Dimensions below.
fig 1. An Arts and Crafts silver gilt sifter spoon featuring star-shaped perforations in an oval bowl and a beaded edge handle.
fig 1. A Stunning Arts & Crafts Silver Gilt Sifter Spoon

Postage and packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£40.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£26.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Maker :- Jehoiada Alsop Rhodes.

Date :- Sheffield 1878.

Length :- 12 cms.

Bowl width :- 4 cms.

Bowl depth :- 3.3 cms.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1205906
Dealers Internal Ref
K1741
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
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Archive I An Arts and Crafts silver gilt sifter spoon featuring star-shaped perforations in an oval bowl and a beaded edge handle.

A Stunning Arts & Crafts Silver Gilt Sifter Spoon

Archive II An Arts and Crafts silver gilt sifter spoon featuring star-shaped perforations in an oval bowl and a beaded edge handle. View II
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An Arts and Crafts silver gilt sifter spoon featuring star-shaped perforations in an oval bowl and a beaded edge handle.
A stunning Arts & Crafts silver gilt sifter spoon
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An Arts and Crafts silver gilt sifter spoon featuring star-shaped perforations in an oval bowl and a beaded edge handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSifter Spoon
  • Period19th century
  • StyleArts & Crafts
  • MaterialSilver Gilt, Sterling Silver
  • ColourGold, Silver
  • MotifsStar perforations, beaded edge, bifurcated stem
  • SizeH 12 cm (5 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This Victorian sifter spoon belongs to the Arts and Crafts period and measures 12 cm high, 4 cm wide, and 3 cm deep. The piece comprises a silver gilt construction displaying a combination of gold and silver colours, featuring an oval bowl pierced with star-shaped perforations. A bifurcated stem rises from the bowl, leading into a shank framed by a beaded edge and terminating in a pointed tip. In a modern interior, this spoon sits practically on a sideboard top, ready for service during afternoon tea or formal dining occasions. The design incorporates clear hallmarks on the reverse, while the condition presents an unblemished surface free from dents or splits.

FAQs

A sifter spoon was designed in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries for sprinkling powdered sugar or spices over fruit and desserts. These spoons featured perforated bowls to allow fine distribution while catching unwanted coarse particles.

Silver gilt, also known as vermeil, consists of a solid sterling silver base coated with a thin layer of gold, typically applied via fire-gilding or electroplating techniques. This process offers the aesthetic of gold while maintaining the strength and workability of silver.

Authentic Arts and Crafts silver items frequently display hand-hammered surfaces, distinct maker marks, and stylized geometric or naturalistic motifs. Hallmarks indicating purity, location, and date of manufacture provide verification of the period and origin.

Antique sifter spoons can be displayed alongside modern tableware on a sideboard or incorporated into a curated glass cabinet display. They also serve as functional accents during formal tea service or dessert presentation.

Silver gilt should be cleaned gently using warm water with mild detergent and a soft cloth to avoid wearing away the thin gold layer. Abrasive polishes and harsh chemicals must be avoided, as they can cause permanent damage to the gilding.
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