What is a berry spoon used for?

Berry spoons were traditionally designed for serving fresh soft fruits like strawberries and raspberries during formal dining. Over time, many plain eighteenth-century spoons were later embellished with fruit and leaf motifs to serve this specific Victorian dining trend.

How do I care for silver gilt spoons?

Silver gilt requires gentle handling because aggressive polishing will wear away the gold layer over time. Wash them in warm soapy water with a soft cloth and avoid chemical dips that strip the gilt finish.

Are caddy spoons different from regular spoons?

Caddy spoons are noticeably smaller and feature shallower, wider bowls tailored for scooping dry tea leaves from storage containers. Their short handles and decorative embossed designs distinguished them as specialised tea paraphernalia on the Victorian table.

How can I tell Georgian spoons from Victorian ones?

Georgian pieces generally exhibit simpler lines and cleaner hallmarks, though many earlier bowls received Victorian embossed alterations later in the nineteenth century. Examining the duty marks and style of the repoussé work helps determine the primary period of manufacture versus later decorative updates.

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These embossed silver spoon examples bring tactile texture and raised ornamentation directly to the table, uniting Georgian elegance with Victorian craftsmanship.

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A Rare Pair of 18th Century Hallmarked Silver Berry Spoons (London, 1784)

From Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

£295

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1900 - 1920

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Antique Silver Caddy Spoon.

From George James Antiques

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1900 - 1920

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Dutch Silver Spoon

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Pair of Silver Serving Spoons

From Ballinderry Antiques

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