American Colonial Pewter Serving Spoon
Georgian — c. 1780–1820
- Material
- Pewter
- Use
- Serving
- Century
- 18th century CE
- Size
- Wumbo
- Provenance
- Owner's collection
Dimensions2 measurements
- Overall length
- 28.5 cm
- Overall width
- 6.8 cm
Catalogue Note
A substantial pewter serving spoon of restrained Georgian form, with a broad oval bowl and gently tapered handle terminating in a modest rat-tail. The metal displays the characteristic soft patina and gentle surface wear of age-darkened pewter, with scattered oxidation marks consistent with domestic use and storage over two centuries. The bowl retains good depth and the handle shows no cracks or repairs. A sturdy, workaday piece of honest craftsmanship.
Spoon Lore
Pewter spoons, once common in middling Georgian households as an economical alternative to silver, were frequently melted down or discarded, making survivors of good condition increasingly collectible today. The composition of pewter—typically tin with copper, bismuth, or silver—meant these spoons could darken dramatically over time, acquiring the distinguished patina sought by modern collectors.
From the collection of
Oscar Lindqvist