How do I clean my silver spoon?

Wash the silver gently in warm water with a mild, phosphate-free liquid soap and dry it immediately with a soft cotton cloth. Avoid abrasive pastes or harsh chemical dips that strip away the natural patination built up over decades. Store the items in tarnish-resistant cloth rolls or dry enclosed cabinets away from direct sunlight and rubber materials. Regular, gentle handling prevents heavy tarnish accumulation and preserves the crisp details of the engraved decoration.

Can I use these spoons daily?

Solid sterling silver flatware is durable enough for regular dining use provided it is washed by hand rather than placed in an automatic dishwasher. The harsh detergents and intense heat of modern dishwashing machines can pit the silver and ruin delicate gilt finishes. Owners often enjoy using antique tea caddy spoons or serving pieces for special occasions to connect with historical domestic traditions. Mindful handling ensures these functional items remain structurally sound for future generations.

What does a hallmark tell me?

British hallmarks typically indicate the standard of silver purity, the specific assay office responsible for testing, and a date letter corresponding to the year of manufacture. Additional marks often include the maker's registered stamp and duty marks required during specific historical tax periods. Learning to read these tiny stamped symbols allows collectors to trace an item's exact geographic origin and production year with absolute precision. Reference books match the variable font shapes of date letters to specific active years.

Why are some caddy spoons shaped like shells?

Silversmiths drew inspiration from natural organic forms during the Georgian and Victorian eras, matching the domestic utility of tea preparation with playful maritime aesthetics. Shell bowls provided a practical scoop shape while offering rich surface areas for decorative ribbing and engraving. These novelty designs transformed a mundane kitchen implement into a conversation piece displayed alongside tea service equipment. Artisans expanded this imagination into hands, leaves, and jockey caps.

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An antique sterling silver spoon brings centuries of refined dining and domestic ritual straight to the table.

1900 - 1920

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Georg Jensen Silver Caddy Spoon

From Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

£185

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1920 - 1940

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Fabulous Set of 6 Art Deco Enamelled Silver Teaspoons - 1941

From Kingsdown Antiques

£165

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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A Superb Victorian Silver Mustard Pot by Charles Stuart Harris

From Andrew Cox Antiques

£295

3+ MONTHS AGO

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18th century

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Scottish Provincial Inverness Silver Spoon

From Carse Antiques

£195

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19th century

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Victorian Silver Caddy Spoon 1841

From Silver Antiques Online

£115

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1920 - 1940

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Hallmarked English Silver Cruet Set. Maker Wilmot Manufacturing Co. Birmingham. 1926

From Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

£435

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Victorian Silver Medicine Spoon

From Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

£145

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19th century

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Early Victorian Antique Silver Caddy Spoon, George Unite 1838

From Highland Antiques Ltd

£195

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18th century

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Georgian Silver Caddy Spoon

From Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

£155

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18th century

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Double Struck Georgian Silver Caddy Spoon

From Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

£150

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The listings on this site demonstrate a strong concentration of Georgian and Victorian eras, featuring sterling silver tea caddy spoons and serving spoons.

18th century

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Large Georgian Silver Shovel Caddy Spoon

From Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

£175

3+ MONTHS AGO

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18th century

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Exeter 1809 Georgian Silver Serving Spoon

From Beech and Springs Antiques

£135

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1920 - 1940

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Six Silver Coffee Spoons

From Highmeads Antiques

£125

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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A Stylish Set of 6 Silver Mounted Coffee Cans, Saucers & Spoons

From Andrew Cox Antiques

£335

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1706 Very Rare Set of Queen Anne Dognose Tablespoons by J Ladyman Stag Crest 460g

18th century

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1706 Very Rare Set of Queen Anne Dognose Tablespoons by J Ladyman Stag Crest 460g

From Dudley Antique Silver

£2,200

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1920 - 1940

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Silver and Enamel Tea Spoons Cased

From Highmeads Antiques

£165

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Sterling Silver Spoon

Georg Jensen Silver Caddy Spoon

Fabulous Set of 6 Art Deco Enamelled Silver Teaspoons - 1941

A Superb Victorian Silver Mustard Pot by Charles Stuart Harris

Scottish Provincial Inverness Silver Spoon

Victorian Silver Caddy Spoon 1841

Hallmarked English Silver Cruet Set. Maker Wilmot Manufacturing Co. Birmingham. 1926

Victorian Silver Medicine Spoon

Early Victorian Antique Silver Caddy Spoon, George Unite 1838

Georgian Silver Caddy Spoon

Double Struck Georgian Silver Caddy Spoon

Large Georgian Silver Shovel Caddy Spoon

Exeter 1809 Georgian Silver Serving Spoon

Six Silver Coffee Spoons

A Stylish Set of 6 Silver Mounted Coffee Cans, Saucers & Spoons

1706 Very Rare Set of Queen Anne Dognose Tablespoons by J Ladyman Stag Crest 460g

Silver and Enamel Tea Spoons Cased

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