Odd shaped spoons

[kiwi88]

Hi. I recently inherited a set of silver spoons and thanks to this site and others I have managed to work out what the hall marks mean (if i deciphered them correctly).

Theyre made by Joseph Elliot and sons and electro plated. I haven been unable to find much more information about him on the internet or in the local library and the case has no information what so ever. I might have more luck at the main library in town but I dont like my chances of finding anything.

Anyway, the spoons look bent and if it was just one of them I would think it was damaged, but all six are bent in the same way and I have been un-able to work out what they could be.

Is it just how they made teaspoons back then or do they serve a specific purpose?





Thanks for your help!
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[2209patrick]

Joseph Elliot & Sons, 4 Hollis Croft, Sheffield, England, was founded between 1875 and 1878.
They are probably better known for their pocket knives and razors than their silver & silverplated flatware.
Maybe reference books on knives and razors would provide you with more information.
In business at least to 1984.

Pat.
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[paulh]

Hello,

These are grapefruit spoons.

Paul.
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