Collectors' Spoons Mixed Lot: Historical Designs
Approximate Dimensions:
Lengths from 86mm to 127mm.
Condition:
Good with marks indicative of both age and usage.
A mixed lot of collectors' spoons, ranging in length from 86mm to 127mm, offers a diverse selection with historical and cultural significance.
Dutch Windmill Spoon:
- Ornate neck with a Dutch windmill on the handle.
- Notable feature: Turning sails on the windmill.
City of Lichfield Spoon:
- Enamelled handle featuring the heraldic shield of the City of Lichfield.
- Heraldic : ' a cross square pierced ermine, five chevronells, gules.'
Coronation Commemorative Spoon:
- Coin inset into the handle commemorating the Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary in June 1911.
Cambridge City Spoon:
- Enamelled depiction of a Cambridge bridge with riverboats.
Continental Milkmaid Spoon:
- Handle featuring a lady milkmaid carrying a yoke with buckets of milk.
Panama Scene Spoon:
- Handle worded 'Panama' with a depiction of two ladies in traditional costumes beneath a palm tree.
Dutch Countryside Scene Spoon:
- Small ornate spoon with a fully decorated neck.
- Handle depicts a scene of a lady in clogs and pinafore getting water from a well.
- Spoon bowl depicts a Dutch couple by a countryside fence with a windmill in the background.
This collection not only serves as functional utensils but also provides a glimpse into various historical and cultural aspects, making them valuable items for collectors interested in the rich tapestry of human history.
Item Specifics:
- Age: Varied
- Manufacturer: Various
- Material: Mixed
- Dimensions: Ranging from 86mm to 127mm in length