What was a spoon warmer used for?

Victorian dining customs utilised spoon warmers to keep service cutlery warm before hot food was served at the table. These vessels held hot water and took various decorative forms, including novelty items like marine buoys and shoes. Guests or servants would rest ladles and serving spoons against or inside these ceramic and silver-plated containers. They functioned as both practical dining accessories and ornamental centerpieces during large formal meals.

How should I clean antique silver spoons?

Preserving antique silver requires minimal cleaning using specialised non-abrasive silver cloths or gentle washing in warm soapy water. Avoid harsh chemical dips that strip away desirable patination and soften engraved crests. Store pieces in tarnish-resistant fabrics away from direct sunlight and humidity. Regular handling naturally maintains a soft shine without accelerating wear on fragile hallmarks.

What is a marrow scoop?

A marrow scoop is a specialised piece of cutlery featuring a long, narrow trough at each end for extracting bone marrow. They became particularly popular during the Georgian period when marrow dishes appeared regularly at elite dining tables. The double-ended design allowed the user to reach deep into both large and small bones. These implements are prized today for their specialised function and robust sterling silver construction.

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A rare silver spoon carries centuries of hallmarked history in the palm of your hand, offering functional elegance from Georgian, Victorian, and earlier eras.

1818 Rare Scottish Private Die Georgian Tablespoon by R Gray for Edmonstone 106g

18th century

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1818 Rare Scottish Private Die Georgian Tablespoon by R Gray for Edmonstone 106g

From Dudley Antique Silver

£320

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1717 Rare Pair of George 1st Scottish Rat Tail Tablespoons by James Tait

18th century

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1717 Rare Pair of George 1st Scottish Rat Tail Tablespoons by James Tait

From Dudley Antique Silver

£480

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C1820 Rare Scottish Provincial Inverness Large Soup Ladle by Jamieson and Naughton 215g

18th century

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C1820 Rare Scottish Provincial Inverness Large Soup Ladle by Jamieson and Naughton 215g

From Dudley Antique Silver

£480

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1680 Very Rare Southampton Trefid Spoon Made by Peter Webb 20cms Long

17th century

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1680 Very Rare Southampton Trefid Spoon Made by Peter Webb 20cms Long

From Dudley Antique Silver

£740

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Rare Antique English Spoon Warmer - Marine Buoy - Registration Mark for 1868

19th century

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Rare Antique English Spoon Warmer - Marine Buoy - Registration Mark for 1868

From Puckerings

£730

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1829 Very Rare Pair of York Soup Ladles with Town Mark by Bcn 476 Grams Period Crest

19th century

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1829 Very Rare Pair of York Soup Ladles with Town Mark by Bcn 476 Grams Period Crest

From Dudley Antique Silver

£2,100

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Rare Georgian Coburg Pattern Knife, Fork & Spoon

18th century

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Rare Georgian Coburg Pattern Knife, Fork & Spoon

From Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

£295

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19th century

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Rare Antique English Silver Plated Spoon Rest C.1880

From Puckerings

£395

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18th century

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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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1902 Very Rare Early Liberty Coronation Spoon Designed by Archibald Knox

1900 - 1920

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1902 Very Rare Early Liberty Coronation Spoon Designed by Archibald Knox

From Dudley Antique Silver

£960

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Listings feature items spanning the seventeenth, eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries, utilising sterling silver, silver plate, vermeil, glass, and metal.

18th century

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Rare 18th C. Silver Elizabethan Style Slip Top Spoon C.1750/51

From Original Retro

£1,750

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19th century

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Rare Antique English Novelty Silver Plated Spoon Warmer C.1880 - Shoe

From Puckerings

£665

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C1707 Very Rare West Country Lace Back Tablespoon by John Pike of Plymouth

18th century

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C1707 Very Rare West Country Lace Back Tablespoon by John Pike of Plymouth

From Dudley Antique Silver

£780

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19th century

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Rare Antique English Silver Plated Novelty Shoe Spoon Warmer C.1880

From Puckerings

£665

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19th century

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Rare Antique Solid Silver Palm Pattern Spoon

From The Silver Cabinet

£170

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18th century

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A Rare George II Silver Marrow Scoop

From Andrew Cox Antiques

£265

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Rare Silver Spoon

1818 Rare Scottish Private Die Georgian Tablespoon by R Gray for Edmonstone 106g

1717 Rare Pair of George 1st Scottish Rat Tail Tablespoons by James Tait

C1820 Rare Scottish Provincial Inverness Large Soup Ladle by Jamieson and Naughton 215g

1680 Very Rare Southampton Trefid Spoon Made by Peter Webb 20cms Long

Rare Antique English Spoon Warmer - Marine Buoy - Registration Mark for 1868

1829 Very Rare Pair of York Soup Ladles with Town Mark by Bcn 476 Grams Period Crest

Rare Georgian Coburg Pattern Knife, Fork & Spoon

Rare Antique English Silver Plated Spoon Rest C.1880

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

1902 Very Rare Early Liberty Coronation Spoon Designed by Archibald Knox

Rare 18th C. Silver Elizabethan Style Slip Top Spoon C.1750/51

Rare Antique English Novelty Silver Plated Spoon Warmer C.1880 - Shoe

C1707 Very Rare West Country Lace Back Tablespoon by John Pike of Plymouth

Rare Antique English Silver Plated Novelty Shoe Spoon Warmer C.1880

Rare Antique Solid Silver Palm Pattern Spoon

A Rare George II Silver Marrow Scoop

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