Spoon (6) - .925 silver - Enamel solid silver

Silversmiths and enamel workers in Birmingham, England, created fine tableware items such as decorated coffee and after-dinner spoons. They were made during the twentieth century to add elegance and colourful style to formal dining and afternoon tea service. Craftsmen used a technique of engine turning the underlying silver to create a patterned texture that showed through translucent coloured enamel.

Well-to-do households used these small spoons for stirring after-dinner coffee or serving delicate condiments at the table. They were kept safely inside lined presentation boxes and brought out only for special guests or festive occasions. Over time, changing dining habits and less formal entertaining led to a decline in their everyday use, turning them into cherished display collectibles.

Total weight of spoons 51g.