OK what kind of spoon is this and maybe how old

jcm · Post by **jcm** » Sun Sep 02, 2007 9:46 pm

Hi
I havethis spoon it is made of what appears to be bronze/brass. it appears to be hammered. It has a line across the handle about halfway up .
any help appreciated

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byron mac donald · Post by **byron mac donald** » Sat Sep 08, 2007 12:03 am

Hello-

Maybe a reproduction of an ancient Greek or Roman spoon? Just guess on my part.
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jcm · Post by **jcm** » Sat Sep 08, 2007 12:17 am

Well,I remember seeing it in an antiques book and can't remember the name. Seems like something like slip spoon or something.I remember they said it was a time when ordinary people could not afford a silver spoon so they made one for what they call peasants(common people).
Just can't remember the actual name. It was in a book about flatware.
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byron mac donald · Post by **byron mac donald** » Sat Sep 08, 2007 2:56 am

Yeah, that does sound familiar and I can see why it would be called that, it would be a bit hard to hang onto. Well.. anyway, I dont think it would be made of bronze or brass for us po' folk. brb:-)
You may be right:
http://www.antiquesilverspoons.co.uk/early_spoons.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Except the stem on yours is not hexagonal, its flat which would seem to make it very weak to me. Hopefully somene on this forum will explain it to the both of us soon.

Best wishes- Byron
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jcm · Post by **jcm** » Sat Sep 08, 2007 10:53 am

HI,
Thianks,Yes that is it.It actually is hexagonal shaped and is cut off at an angle.however below my line on the back it has no marks that I can see.
But yes maybe someone will tell us both.
Thanks
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