Vintage Figural Cherub Spoon | Putti Handle | Ornate Decorative / Bonbon Spoon | Antique-Style Silver & Gold Tone | 12cm
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A beautifully detailed and wonderfully whimsical vintage decorative spoon, measuring approx. 12cm long, featuring an ornate figural handle with charming putti / cherub-style figures and a delicate winged finial at the top.
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This piece has a romantic, classical look that feels very much in keeping with the late Victorian / Edwardian fascination with mythological motifs, making it a fabulous collectible for lovers of decorative silverware, Art Nouveau-inspired ornament, and quirky antique-style table pieces.
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The spoon has a particularly attractive two-tone appearance: the handle carries a silvery finish, while the bowl has developed a distinct warm golden hue, giving it a rich and characterful patina that photographs beautifully.
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Materials / metal type (important note)
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This spoon is unmarked (no maker’s stamp or silver hallmark found), therefore it is being offered as metal unknown. However, the finish and colouration strongly suggest one of the following (all of which are typical for decorative spoons of this style and period):
Silverplate / plated white metal, with the bowl showing a gold wash (gilt wash) finish, originally applied to give a luxurious tone and protect the surface
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Silverplate over brass, where the bowl has taken on a honey-gold tone through age-related wear, allowing the warmer underlying base metal to softly show through
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A mixed metal / plated construction, intentionally made in a contrasting silver-and-gold tone (a style seen on many novelty and bonbon spoons)
Either way, the resulting warm hue is highly decorative and period-appropriate, and adds real depth and charm to the piece.
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Perfect for
collectors of figural / novelty spoons
a bonbon or sugar spoon display
vintage styling / flatlay props
a characterful addition to a tea tray or vanity vignette
a charming gift for lovers of cherubs / angels / mythological motifs
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Measurements
Length: approx. 12cm
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Condition
Good vintage condition with age-related wear and patina. The bowl shows natural tonal variation consistent with age and use. No maker’s mark seen. Please review all photographs as they form part of the description.