Description: GORHAM STERLING SILVER MERMAID Tea Caddy BON BON SPOON 4.5" 51g I believe this is a modern piece. Sterling Silver 51g. Beautiful piece! A caddy spoon is one used for measuring out dried loose leaf tea. Silver caddy spoons originated in the 18th century and became highly ornate into the 19th century, with elaborate designs.Tea at the time was expensive and was kept locked inside a fashionable tea caddy together with the silver spoon, and it is because of this that the spoon has a characteristically a short handle.Before man-made spoons were used to scoop tea, it is thought that natural items were used, such as scallop shells and consequently, silver caddy spoons were made in this shape too. The wide spoon made collecting enough tea in one scoop easy.
Price: 99 USD
Location: Prince Frederick, Maryland
End Time: 2024-11-03T14:35:35.000Z
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Brand: Gorham
Type: Spoon
Composition: Sterling Silver (.925)
Style: Art Nouveau
