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Rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Epsn Thistle Cutlery Set of Six Spoons & Forks
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Rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Epsn Thistle Cutlery Set of Six Spoons & Forks

1940 - 1960
Sold 15 October 2026 · Bushells Antiques
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Description

This style of cutlery is an example of the Arts & Crafts / Art Nouveau movements, specifically featuring a distinct thistle design at the terminal of the handles. The bowls of the spoons have a hammered finish, a common characteristic of the Arts & Crafts style, which emphasized handmade craftsmanship.

Design Details

Style: The organic, flowing design points to the Art Nouveau period, which flourished across Europe and the United States around the turn of the 20th century.

Motif: The prominent feature of the handles appears to be the thistle, the national emblem of Scotland, which was a popular motif for Scottish silversmiths during this time.

Finish: The hand-hammered texture (planished finish) on the spoon bowls and parts of the handle is characteristic of the Arts & Crafts movement, which valued a hand-made appearance.

Approximate Dimensions & Weight:

Fork: 15.5 cm

Spoon: 17 cm

Date of Manufacture

Bushells Antiques has dated this Art Nouveau Cutlery Set to the 1950s.

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SA1219076
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Description
This style of cutlery is an example of the Arts & Crafts / Art Nouveau movements, specifically featuring a distinct thistle design at the terminal of the handles.
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The bowls of the spoons have a hammered finish, a common characteristic of the Arts & Crafts style, which emphasized handmade craftsmanship.
Bushells Antiques
fig 1. An array of six silver-plated spoons and six forks featuring hammered bowls and intricate Art Nouveau thistle motifs on the handles.
fig 1. Rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Epsn Thistle Cutlery Set of Six Spoons & Forks

Design Details

Style: The organic, flowing design points to the Art Nouveau period, which flourished across Europe and the United States around the turn of the 20th century.

Motif: The prominent feature of the handles appears to be the thistle, the national emblem of Scotland, which was a popular motif for Scottish silversmiths during this time.

fig 2. An array of six silver-plated spoons and six forks featuring hammered bowls and intricate Art Nouveau thistle motifs on the handles.
fig 2. Rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Epsn Thistle Cutlery Set of Six Spoons & Forks

Finish: The hand-hammered texture (planished finish) on the spoon bowls and parts of the handle is characteristic of the Arts & Crafts movement, which valued a hand-made appearance.

Approximate Dimensions & Weight:

Fork: 15.5 cm

Spoon: 17 cm

Date of Manufacture

Bushells Antiques has dated this Art Nouveau Cutlery Set to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1219076
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Archive I An array of six silver-plated spoons and six forks featuring hammered bowls and intricate Art Nouveau thistle motifs on the handles. SOLD15 OCT 26

Rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Epsn Thistle Cutlery Set of Six Spoons & Forks

Archive II An array of six silver-plated spoons and six forks featuring hammered bowls and intricate Art Nouveau thistle motifs on the handles. View II
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Archive VIII An array of six silver-plated spoons and six forks featuring hammered bowls and intricate Art Nouveau thistle motifs on the handles. View VIII
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An array of six silver-plated spoons and six forks featuring hammered bowls and intricate Art Nouveau thistle motifs on the handles.
Rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau EPSN Thistle Cutlery Set of Six Spoons & Forks
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An array of six silver-plated spoons and six forks featuring hammered bowls and intricate Art Nouveau thistle motifs on the handles.
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  • ObjectCutlery Sets
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleArt Nouveau
  • MaterialElectro-Plated Nickel Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsThistle motif, Hammered bowls, Whiplash curves, Stylised foliage

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Art Nouveau is characterised by organic, flowing lines, asymmetrical plant motifs, and whipped curves inspired by natural forms, flourishing between roughly 1890 and 1910.

EPNS stands for Electro-Plated Nickel Silver, a manufacturing process developed in the 19th century that allowed manufacturers to coat a base metal alloy with a layer of pure silver, providing the appearance of solid silver at a lower cost.

Authentic pieces often feature hand-hammered surfaces, makers marks or EPNS stamps on the reverse, and distinct botanical motifs reflecting the handcrafted ethos of the period.

Mixing period flatware with minimalist modern tableware creates a striking tablescape, allowing the historical craftsmanship and intricate handles to serve as focal points.

Silver-plated items should be washed by hand in warm soapy water using a soft cloth, avoiding abrasive cleaners or harsh chemicals to protect the delicate plating and hammered finish.
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