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Sterling Silver Baby Spoon with Engraved Foliate Handle
Early 20th Century — c. 1920
- Material
- Sterling silver
- Use
- Baby / christening
- Century
- 20th century CE
- Size
- Average
- Provenance
- Owner's collection
Dimensions2 measurements
- Overall length
- 16 cm
- Overall width
- 4.2 cm
Catalogue Note
A refined sterling silver baby spoon, distinguished by an elegant scrolling foliate design engraved across the handle. The bowl is of generous proportions and smoothly finished, with the handle tapering gracefully from the junction. The surface shows the even patina of age and gentle use. An accomplished example of early twentieth-century christening silver.
Spoon Lore
Foliate and rococo-inspired patterns became economical to produce at scale during the early 1900s through improved die-stamping techniques, allowing modest households access to 'fancy' silver — democratizing what had once been a luxury aesthetic. Engraved christening spoons were a popular gift for newborns in this period.
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From the collection of
Mei Lin