A Rare Sterling Silver Spice Sifting Scoop

A rare and unusual item of American Sterling silver, dating from the turn of the 19th Century. This charming and unusual piece has a handle, with a narrowing terminal and a scoop/sifter bowl. Potentially this piece has two possible uses. Either for scooping spice, upturning the bowl and dispensing it directly food. The other possibility is that it was used for skimming grouts of tea or coffee from a drink and upturning to allow the liquid to return to the cup. An intriguing item of silver flatware and a great collector's piece. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £8.00 UK

£16.00 Worldwide

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Hallmarks :- Maker's Mark, Sterling 2041.

Date :- c1900.

Maker :- Simons Bros, Philadelphia.

Bowl diameter :- 1.5 cms.

Length :- 9.5 cms

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