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Spoon Collection (#5)

"Spoon: A Journey through Time and Culture" Discover the fascinating history of the spoon

Background imageSpoon Collection: Silver Lemon Strainer, c. 1939. Creator: Kalamian Walton

Silver Lemon Strainer, c. 1939. Creator: Kalamian Walton
Silver Lemon Strainer, c. 1939

Background imageSpoon Collection: Silver Demi-tasse Spoon, c. 1938. Creator: Kalamian Walton

Silver Demi-tasse Spoon, c. 1938. Creator: Kalamian Walton
Silver Demi-tasse Spoon, c. 1938

Background imageSpoon Collection: Silver Spoon, c. 1938. Creator: Kalamian Walton

Silver Spoon, c. 1938. Creator: Kalamian Walton
Silver Spoon, c. 1938

Background imageSpoon Collection: Silver Demi-tasse Spoon, c. 1938. Creator: Kalamian Walton

Silver Demi-tasse Spoon, c. 1938. Creator: Kalamian Walton
Silver Demi-tasse Spoon, c. 1938

Background imageSpoon Collection: Silver Spoon, c. 1938. Creator: Kalamian Walton

Silver Spoon, c. 1938. Creator: Kalamian Walton
Silver Spoon, c. 1938

Background imageSpoon Collection: Silver Spoon, c. 1938. Creator: Kalamian Walton

Silver Spoon, c. 1938. Creator: Kalamian Walton
Silver Spoon, c. 1938

Background imageSpoon Collection: Childs Porridge Spoon, c. 1939. Creator: Milton Bevier

Childs Porridge Spoon, c. 1939. Creator: Milton Bevier
Childs Porridge Spoon, c. 1939

Background imageSpoon Collection: Spoon, c. 1937. Creator: Edith Towner

Spoon, c. 1937. Creator: Edith Towner
Spoon, c. 1937

Background imageSpoon Collection: Woman Feeding Her Child, 1861. Creator: Jean Francois Millet

Woman Feeding Her Child, 1861. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
Woman Feeding Her Child, 1861

Background imageSpoon Collection: Woman Feeding Her Child, 1861. Creator: Jean Francois Millet

Woman Feeding Her Child, 1861. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
Woman Feeding Her Child, 1861

Background imageSpoon Collection: Woman Feeding Her Child, 1861. Creator: Jean Francois Millet

Woman Feeding Her Child, 1861. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
Woman Feeding Her Child, 1861

Background imageSpoon Collection: Woman Feeding Her Child, 1861. Creator: Jean Francois Millet

Woman Feeding Her Child, 1861. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
Woman Feeding Her Child, 1861

Background imageSpoon Collection: Woman Feeding Her Child, 1861. Creator: Jean Francois Millet

Woman Feeding Her Child, 1861. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
Woman Feeding Her Child, 1861

Background imageSpoon Collection: Woman Feeding Her Child, 1861. Creator: Jean Francois Millet

Woman Feeding Her Child, 1861. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
Woman Feeding Her Child, 1861

Background imageSpoon Collection: Ice cream and coffee

Ice cream and coffee
Julia Ramiro

Background imageSpoon Collection: Colorful Dessert Setting

Colorful Dessert Setting
Julia Ramiro

Background imageSpoon Collection: Sweet dreams

Sweet dreams
Wieteke de Kogel

Background imageSpoon Collection: Peek a boo!

Peek a boo!
Wieteke de Kogel

Background imageSpoon Collection: Black sunflower

Black sunflower
Wieteke de Kogel

Background imageSpoon Collection: Pacman

Pacman
Wieteke de Kogel

Background imageSpoon Collection: Elk-horn spoons-Tolowa, c1923. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Elk-horn spoons-Tolowa, c1923. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Elk-horn spoons-Tolowa, c1923

Background imageSpoon Collection: Still life with a bouquet of roses and wine

Still life with a bouquet of roses and wine
Tatyana Skorokhod

Background imageSpoon Collection: Spoons Abstract: Tree Rings

Spoons Abstract: Tree Rings
Jacqueline Hammer

Background imageSpoon Collection: Tea

Tea
Igor Tokarev

Background imageSpoon Collection: Spices

Spices
Treechild

Background imageSpoon Collection: Colorful, cheerful still-life with spices. 4

Colorful, cheerful still-life with spices. 4
Saskia Dingemans

Background imageSpoon Collection: The Mortar of Assimilation - And the One Element that Won t Mix

The Mortar of Assimilation - And the One Element that Won t Mix
2597989 The Mortar of Assimilation - And the One Element that Won t Mix, illustration from Puck Magazine, 26th June, 1889 (colour litho) by Taylor, C.J

Background imageSpoon Collection: A Dutch Proverb - A women feeding a bound cat, surrounded by men, (oil on canvas)

A Dutch Proverb - A women feeding a bound cat, surrounded by men, (oil on canvas)
990158 A Dutch Proverb - A women feeding a bound cat, surrounded by men, (oil on canvas) by Haarlem School, (17th century); 73.6x98.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSpoon Collection: Mrs Libbys Creamed Rice Milk Pudding

Mrs Libbys Creamed Rice Milk Pudding
Libbys Happy Families Card Game, Mrs Libbys Creamed Rice Milk Pudding. circa 1950s

Background imageSpoon Collection: The Ampulla and Annointing Spoon - Crown Jewels

The Ampulla and Annointing Spoon - Crown Jewels. Date: 1936

Background imageSpoon Collection: Sir John Hall, property developer (knighted 1991) and life president

Sir John Hall, property developer (knighted 1991) and life president and former chairman of Newcastle United football club (1992 to 1997), pictured at Wynyard Hall Estate, County Durham

Background imageSpoon Collection: Richard Burton & Elizabeth Taylor after arriving by private jet at RAF Abingdon

Richard Burton & Elizabeth Taylor after arriving by private jet at RAF Abingdon, Oxfordshire, 13th October 1967

Background imageSpoon Collection: The Doctor Dismissing Death, 1785. 1785. Creators: Peter Simon, Francis Jukes

The Doctor Dismissing Death, 1785. 1785. Creators: Peter Simon, Francis Jukes
The Doctor Dismissing Death, 1785

Background imageSpoon Collection: Sadiron; tongs; skimmer, fork; trivets and copper chopping-dish, c18th century, (1937)

Sadiron; tongs; skimmer, fork; trivets and copper chopping-dish, c18th century, (1937)
One sadiron; one charcoal tongs; ladies, skimmer, and fork; two trivets; copper chopping-dish, c18th century, (1937). From " History of American Costume - Book One 1607-1800"

Background imageSpoon Collection: The Ampulla (or Golden Eagle) and the Spoon, 1937. Creator: Unknown

The Ampulla (or Golden Eagle) and the Spoon, 1937. Creator: Unknown
The Ampulla (or Golden Eagle) and the Spoon, 1937. From " The Crowning of The King and Queen". [Evans Brothers Limited, London, 1937]

Background imageSpoon Collection: Spoon, reverse

Spoon, reverse
Pewter spoon with a slip top, made in England in c.1600 with a circular makers mark containing the initials RI. Date: c.1600

Background imageSpoon Collection: Spoon

Spoon
Pewter spoon with a slip top, made in England in c.1600 with a circular makers mark containing the initials RI. Date: c.1600

Background imageSpoon Collection: Buddy Rich eating backstage at Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club, London, 1979

Buddy Rich eating backstage at Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club, London, 1979

Background imageSpoon Collection: A sashimi course served in a Ryokan, Yufuin, Japan

A sashimi course served in a Ryokan, Yufuin, Japan

Background imageSpoon Collection: Gums and sweets are seen on a confectionary retail stand during an agricultural fair at

Gums and sweets are seen on a confectionary retail stand during an agricultural fair at the Buskett woodlands outside Dingli, Malta April 29, 2018. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

Background imageSpoon Collection: Silver plated cutlery is seen for sale at an antique store in Islamabad

Silver plated cutlery is seen for sale at an antique store in Islamabad, Pakistan January 16, 2018. REUTERS/Caren Firouz

Background imageSpoon Collection: A woman polishes silver cutlery at her home in Valletta

A woman polishes silver cutlery at her home in Valletta, Malta, January 18, 2018. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

Background imageSpoon Collection: Combination of pictures shows dishes and cigarette served by volunteers to

Combination of pictures shows dishes and cigarette served by volunteers to
A combination of pictures shows dishes and a cigarette served by volunteers to anti-government protesters guarding barricades during a protracted stand-off with riot police in Kiev, February 4, 2014

Background imageSpoon Collection: Silver cutlery is seen stored in a drawer at a private home in Valletta

Silver cutlery is seen stored in a drawer at a private home in Valletta, Malta, January 18, 2018. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

Background imageSpoon Collection: A street vendor spreads vermilion powder used for worship during the Tihar festival

A street vendor spreads vermilion powder used for worship during the Tihar festival, also called Diwali, in Kathmandu, Nepal November 5, 2018. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Background imageSpoon Collection: Employee prepares a soup in vegetarian restaurant Green Cuisine in Minsk

Employee prepares a soup in vegetarian restaurant Green Cuisine in Minsk
An employee prepares a soup in vegetarian restaurant " Green Cuisine" in Minsk, Belarus February 1, 2018. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

Background imageSpoon Collection: Cups of cappuccino are seen at a Juan Valdez store in Bogota

Cups of cappuccino are seen at a Juan Valdez store in Bogota, Colombia June 5, 2019. Picture taken June 5, 2019. REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez

Background imageSpoon Collection: A water scoop is seen at a tea plantation at a mountain village in Nannuoshan

A water scoop is seen at a tea plantation at a mountain village in Nannuoshan in Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China, July 11, 2019. Picture taken July 11, 2019




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"Spoon: A Journey through Time and Culture" Discover the fascinating history of the spoon, from its humble beginnings to its iconic status in various cultures around the world. Starting with the Sutton Hoo treasure, where a beautifully crafted spoon was unearthed alongside other precious artifacts, we delve into the ancient origins of this everyday utensil. In New Orleans, indulge in the famous beignets and chicory coffee at Cafe Du Monde, where they are essential for savoring every delectable bite. Travel back to 19th-century England with an advertisement for Mappin Brothers' Queens Works on Pond Street/Bakers Hill, showcasing their exquisite silverware collection that includes elegant spoons fit for royalty. Venturing south to Argentina's Ushuaia, discover typical calabash gourd cups used for mate drinking rituals - a cultural tradition known as chimarrao or cimarron - where spoons play an integral role in preparing and sharing this beloved beverage. Immerse yourself in Wagner's epic Ring Cycle opera series that features a mystical golden spoon as one of its enchanting props, captivating audiences worldwide. Journey to Lyon, France where ricotta-eaters gather around tables adorned with delicate porcelain spoons to relish this creamy delicacy that has become synonymous with French gastronomy. Indulge your sweet tooth with Cadbury's cup chocolate as you reminisce about their nostalgic advertisements featuring smiling faces enjoying every last drop using their trusty spoons. Sip on traditional Turkish tea served in charming tulip-shaped glasses accompanied by dainty teaspoons while immersing yourself in Turkey's rich tea-drinking culture. Remember those classic Worcester Sauce adverts that showcased how a simple sprinkle can transform any dish into culinary perfection? Well now imagine it being stirred effortlessly by a trusty spoon.