Of course, the same made by American Dutch silversmiths, the engraved names/initials and dates like on the last three spoons in my last post are...
Here are some actual 17th and 18th century American funeral or memento mori spoons: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] ~Cheryl
An 1841 illustration: [ATTACH] An excerpt from Marryat's novel 'Peter Simple' (1834): [ATTACH] An 1896 article: [ATTACH] From 'A...
Heh, thank you, just more nonsense from the author, making up a Dutch phrase - suspect she made up quite a bit in her article, though she does say...
@Any Jewelry I've meant ask you about something for years - about 20 years ago, a well-known Dutch silver expert, when giving correct ID on a...
The 'monkey spoon' term is American, originally mentioned in the account of only one 1749 New York Dutch funeral (roomlepels most likely dated no...
Thanks, AJ! The 1871 spoon was the only one kept from all I'd had over the years, I love it. The other Frisian spoon was acquired fairly...
Here's a link to a Dutch blog with some brief information, an image of the English translation is included, and a few other bits:...
A few weeks ago a member of a silver discussion group asked me to provide information on the 'monkey spoon' story since I've been gathering it for...
Perhaps if you line up the panels it wouldn't look a bit 'off', as it does. Is there an inner rim on the lid to keep it in place? [IMG] ~Cheryl
It's octagonal rather than hexagonal - just did a very quick search, but this octagonal teapot appears to have the same or very similar form lid,...
Hi Mike - it's just a decorative element... ~Cheryl
So, you're saying you've perfectly documented that, as I've said, there are American jelly servers that resemble the OP's French piece? They're a...
That information simply may not be available - contrary to popular belief, not every item appears online or in reference materials. I suggested...
As Debora already said, it's not a calling card case, even the smallest would still be around 3" long, there were small aide memoires or dance...
The English mother of pearl handled piece is a jam/jelly spoon - my English ivory handled jam spoon is about the same size at 6.75", they could be...
Hehe, I share your aggravation, Bear! ~Cheryl
Trev and I share a passion for poring through old publications - I have quite a few other silver deposit makers in my files as well as retailer...
Not really incorrect, most silver standards require sterling be a minimum of .925 silver, including the US, which didn't have precious metals...
No reason to avoid using silver for salt, you just don't want to leave salt in silver. They're cute little things, that's why they remain in my...
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