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In English-speaking countries, a silver spoon is typically a symbol of wealth. The common phrase, “born with a silver spoon in their mouth” refers to someone born into wealth.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Antique Norwegian Silver Spoon, Circa 1650
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional antique 17th century Norwegian silver spoon; an addition to our silver teaware
Category
Antique 1650s Norwegian Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver
A collection of three silver spoons.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A collection of three silver spoons.
Two Danish 830/1000 spoons from the 30s/40s.
One German spoon
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Tableware
Materials
Silver
$240 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19th Century Russian silver spoon, Moscow 1867
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Russian silver spoon, Moscow 1867
A Russian silver spoon with an engraved spoon tray
Category
Antique 19th Century Russian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Large 18th - 19th Century Scandinavian Silver Spoon
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large 18th - 19th Century Scandinavian Silver Spoon
16" x 4"
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
The Silver Spoon Classic
Located in New York, NY
Silver Spoon, is the ultimate compilation of traditional home-cooking Italian dishes. In this all-new
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Books
Materials
Paper
$60 / item
Silver spoon with gold plating from 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
12 silver spoons with gold plating and head transitioning to twisted handle from 1900 with box in
Category
Early 20th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver
$566 / set