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Birmingham 1906 Solid Silver Spoon.
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Birmingham 1906 Solid Silver Spoon.

1900 - 1920
Description

Birmingham 1906 very pretty English hallmarked solid silver spoon.

Size-4.5 inches long.

Weight-10 grams.

In very good condition.

Declaration

Serpentine Antiques has dated this Edwardian Sterling Silver Spoon to the 1900s.

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SA51120
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5443
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Description
Birmingham 1906 very pretty English hallmarked solid silver spoon.

Size-4.5 inches long.

Weight-10 grams.

In very good condition.

Date of Manufacture

Serpentine Antiques has dated this Edwardian Sterling Silver Spoon to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA51120
Dealers Internal Ref
5443
Serpentine Antiques
Serpentine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2008

Specialising in unique pieces for the discerning individual, selected and prepared with special care..

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An Edwardian sterling silver spoon displaying a tapered handle with a shell detail at the terminal and an oval bowl.
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Archive I An Edwardian sterling silver spoon displaying a tapered handle with a shell detail at the terminal and an oval bowl.

Birmingham 1906 Solid Silver Spoon.

Archive II An Edwardian sterling silver spoon displaying a tapered handle with a shell detail at the terminal and an oval bowl. View II
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Serpentine Antiques

Serpentine Antiques
Telephone 07810 752 292
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Badshot Farm
St. Georges Rd
Runfold
Farnham
Surrey
GU9 9HR
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/serpentine
Verified Since Feb 2008
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Serpentine Antiques
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An Edwardian sterling silver spoon displaying a tapered handle with a shell detail at the terminal and an oval bowl.
Birmingham 1906 solid silver spoon.
Ref: SA51120
An Edwardian sterling silver spoon displaying a tapered handle with a shell detail at the terminal and an oval bowl.
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  • ObjectSilverware
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsShell terminal, Tapered handle, Oval bowl

This Edwardian solid silver spoon from Birmingham, dating to 1906, brings classic English Country House style to the table. Forged from sterling silver, it displays a polished silver colour throughout the metal surface. The piece comprises an oval bowl connected via a slender stem to a tapered handle, which terminates in a decorative carved shell motif accompanied by subtle dotted patterns. Minor surface scuffs indicate light handling over time, while the compact proportions make it practical for small servings. Measuring 11 cm in length, it is small enough to rest neatly on a sideboard top or accompany specialty tea service settings. In a modern interior, this silverware item finds a natural home in the dining room or kitchen, where it suits traditional table settings or display collections. It serves well alongside afternoon tea arrangements or as a decorative accent piece on a sideboard. The understated design integrates smoothly with both formal dining setups and rustic cottage aesthetics, offering a touch of period elegance to daily entertaining or curated vintage displays.

FAQs

Edwardian sterling silver spoons, produced between 1901 and 1910, often feature classical motifs such as shells, scrolls, or understated geometric terminals. They reflect a transition from heavy Victorian ornamentation to lighter, more refined designs.

Spoon bowls and handles were typically drop-forged or cast from sterling silver, consisting of 92.5% pure silver alloyed with copper for durability. Hand-finishing, stamping, and engraving were used to apply assay hallmarks and decorative finials.

Authentic pieces feature British hallmark stamps: an anchor representing the Birmingham assay office, a lion passant indicating sterling purity, and a specific date letter corresponding to 1906. A makers mark consisting of initials inside a shield or rectangle is also present.

Antique silver spoons can be displayed inside velvet-lined shadow boxes, presented on decorative marble or wooden trays, or arranged in glass jars as functional kitchen accents. They also add historic texture when mixed into modern place settings.

Silver should be cleaned regularly with a soft cotton cloth and a mild, non-abrasive silver polish to prevent tarnish. Avoid washing sterling silver in modern dishwashers, as harsh detergents and high heat can damage the metal and obscure delicate hallmarks.
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