Antique Silver Spoon Holders
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The two-handled, vase style silverplate spoon holder (also known as “spoon goblet”) is uniquely American. Some were made to match silver tea services and were considered necessary to complete the service. Some were not produced to match tea services and sold individually.
Most had pedestal bases and some were produced with 4 feet. The vase shape was popular during the 1850s and 60s.
Revolving spoon racks became popular in the 1870s. Examples below of a silverplated spoon rack and a double spoon rack.
Also appearing in the 1870s was the combination sugar bowl and spoon rack which became the norm after 1900.
Here is a silverplated combination rack and spoon cup.
Fancier spoon holders had bells for summoning servants (below left), and some had vases for flowers (below right).
Example of a double spoon holder. Tray spoon holders (right) were also available during this period although this style predates the vase shape.
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I found this treasure in my Mom’s attic & am trying to identify its use & origin. After searching the web, I found your site with the information about spoon holders. Do you think this might be considered one?
You can see a photo of it here: [snip for privacy]
I would appreciate any information you might have on its origin. I don’t think it is silver but I’m afraid to polish it just yet. The bowl inside the holder is very thin glass with a pink color tint which looks like it was applied onto it.
Thanks in advance for any information.
Sincerely,
Rett
Hello Rett,
You have the combination sugar bowl and spoon holder. It’s a very nice example.
It needs a good polishing as it’s heavily tarnished. It would be wonderful if the silverplating is intact. Please handle the glass insert with care.
We would appreciate it if you would share a photo of it after it’s polished.