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TS Baldwin Victorian Sterling Table Serving Spoon Dottie Tablespoon
About Antique Sterling Silver Spoons: (www.collectorsweekly.com/silver/spoons)
Indeed, the phrase “born with a silver spoon in his mouth” actually reveals quite a bit about the time—whether or not one had a spoon, not to mention its quality and value, spoke volumes about an individual’s socio-economic status.
From the 1890s to 1920s, (gay 90’s/progressive era) commemorative spoons also enjoyed a burst of popularity. These spoons paid tribute to cities, scenery, events, people, and more. In the West, for example, some spoons depicted the robbery of a stagecoach. Some businesses also gave out spoons as a form of advertising. Naturally, serving silver commemorative spoons are generally more valuable than those which are only silver-plated.
