Lot 1083
[Spoons]. Large Lot of Fascinating Silver and Commemorative Spoons. Lot of 63 pieces. This large group of spoons contains a wide variety of styles and countries of origin including spoons of both antique and recent date. Spoons range from commemorative, to custom made, to antique service silver. Of antique silver, we offer two different sets of six coffee spoons featuring gilt bowls and the group's two earliest pieces -- a teaspoon and sugar (or condiment) spoon dating from the reign of George III (English, late 18th century). The foreign spoons derive from such exotic locales as Tijuana and Kuala Lumpur. Several pieces are enameled and two spoons are gem set (one with turquoise, American Southwest Indian, about 1930, with swastika motif). Other pieces of interest include a gilt sterling Russian spoon with plique á jour handle; a silver spoon featuring a tropical bird handle carved from luminescent blue mother-of-pearl; a lovely Art Nouveau-style spoon with violet studded handle; and for the ultimate "name dropper" spoon collector, two pieces made by Rolex. We recommend you inspect his lot with care as you will be pleasantly surprised.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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| Realized $368 |
