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Hungarian Silver Spoon
Hungarian, 19th century
- Material
- Sterling silver
- Use
- Serving
- Century
- 19th century CE
- Size
- Large
- Provenance
- Owner's collection
Dimensions2 measurements
- Overall length
- 22.5 cm
- Overall width
- 5.2 cm
Catalogue Note
A substantial Hungarian silver serving spoon of the late nineteenth century, the handle decorated with bold ornamental modelling characteristic of Austro-Hungarian silverware.
Spoon Lore
The scallop-shell terminal became a fashionable motif in mid-to-late Victorian serving flatware, particularly among Continental makers, where it symbolized both classical elegance and maritime prosperity—a reference to the historic importance of shellfish in European courtly dining.
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From the collection of
Henry Caldwell