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Spoon Collection (#2)

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

Background imageSpoon Collection: Wooden ladle from the Philippines

Wooden ladle from the Philippines
5305294 Wooden ladle from the Philippines.; (add.info.: Wooden ladle from the Philippines. Dated 19th Century. 1850); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageSpoon Collection: The End (litho)

The End (litho)
8636068 The End (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The End. Illustration for Our Darlings (John F Shaw, 1911).); © Look and Learn

Background imageSpoon Collection: Spoon, Spout, Stack, Stack, Stage, Stage, Stamp, Stamp, Stamp, Stand, Steal, Stone (engraving)

Spoon, Spout, Stack, Stack, Stage, Stage, Stamp, Stamp, Stamp, Stand, Steal, Stone (engraving)
8650023 Spoon, Spout, Stack, Stack, Stage, Stage, Stamp, Stamp, Stamp, Stand, Steal, Stone (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spoon, Spout, Stack)

Background imageSpoon Collection: Ma mither'll no gie me ony mair parritch (colour litho)

Ma mither'll no gie me ony mair parritch (colour litho)
8656131 Ma mither'll no gie me ony mair parritch (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ma mither'll no gie me ony mair parritch)

Background imageSpoon Collection: Smallest Bibles and New Testaments in the World (b/w photo)

Smallest Bibles and New Testaments in the World (b/w photo)
8656066 Smallest Bibles and New Testaments in the World (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smallest Bibles and New Testaments in the World)

Background imageSpoon Collection: Cuillere (wood)

Cuillere (wood)
8678388 Cuillere (wood) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); length: 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: By Paul Gauguin); Photo © Christie's Images

Background imageSpoon Collection: 8626013

8626013

Background imageSpoon Collection: Laughing baby's face with cook's hat and spoon. 19th century chromolithography

Laughing baby's face with cook's hat and spoon. 19th century chromolithography
IMB4824388 Laughing baby's face with cook's hat and spoon. 19th century chromolithography.; (add.info.: Laughing baby's face with cook's hat and spoon)

Background imageSpoon Collection: Absinthe drinkers, Paris, 1890 (b/w photo)

Absinthe drinkers, Paris, 1890 (b/w photo)
ELD4832756 Absinthe drinkers, Paris, 1890 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Absinthe drinkers: four Parisian bourgeois posing around a table covered with a carafe)

Background imageSpoon Collection: Ladle, -350 BC (stone)

Ladle, -350 BC (stone)
7310010 Ladle, -350 BC (stone); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: stone, Material: stone); © Ashmolean Museum

Background imageSpoon Collection: Ladle, -350 BC (stone)

Ladle, -350 BC (stone)
7310001 Ladle, -350 BC (stone); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: stone, Material: stone); © Ashmolean Museum

Background imageSpoon Collection: American Civil War, Richards patent 1863 utensils

American Civil War, Richards patent 1863 utensils
3073328 American Civil War, Richards patent 1863 utensils; Private Collection; (add.info.: Union soldier's Richard's patent 1863 tin plated iron eating utensils); © Don Troiani

Background imageSpoon Collection: Relics of Prince Charles Edward, The Young Pretender. 1.Folding spoon and case. 2.Dress Sword

Relics of Prince Charles Edward, The Young Pretender. 1.Folding spoon and case. 2.Dress Sword
2915287 Relics of Prince Charles Edward, The Young Pretender. 1.Folding spoon and case. 2.Dress Sword. 3.Silver hilted Broadsword. 4.Silver Goblet. 5.Travelling Knife, Fork and Spoon. 6.Shield

Background imageSpoon Collection: Cuillere (wood)

Cuillere (wood)
8678396 Cuillere (wood) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); length: 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: By Paul Gauguin); Photo © Christie's Images

Background imageSpoon Collection: Advertising for Phosphatine Falieres, food for children, 1910 (illustration)

Advertising for Phosphatine Falieres, food for children, 1910 (illustration)
PCT5618424 Advertising for Phosphatine Falieres, food for children, 1910 (illustration); (add.info.: Advertising (claimed) for Phosphatine Falieres, children's food, 1910 - infant food

Background imageSpoon Collection: First World War (1914-1918): soldier eating an egg

First World War (1914-1918): soldier eating an egg
IMB4946592 First World War (1914-1918): soldier eating an egg.; (add.info.: First World War (1914-1918): soldier eating an egg.); © Imagebroker

Background imageSpoon Collection: Roman cutlery. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia

Roman cutlery. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia
CUL4862562 Roman cutlery. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia. by Roman; Archaeological Museum of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain; (add.info.: Roman cutlery. SPAIN)

Background imageSpoon Collection: St. Augustine, in bishop's dress, is seated between two youth

St. Augustine, in bishop's dress, is seated between two youth, with an open book resting on his knees;they are
3561268 St. Augustine, in bishop's dress, is seated between two youth, with an open book resting on his knees;they are surrounded by festive angels

Background imageSpoon Collection: Cuillere (wood)

Cuillere (wood)
8678394 Cuillere (wood) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); length: 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: By Paul Gauguin); Photo © Christie's Images

Background imageSpoon Collection: Cuillere (wood)

Cuillere (wood)
8678392 Cuillere (wood) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); length: 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: By Paul Gauguin); Photo © Christie's Images

Background imageSpoon Collection: Cuillere (wood)

Cuillere (wood)
8678391 Cuillere (wood) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); length: 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: By Paul Gauguin); Photo © Christie's Images

Background imageSpoon Collection: Cuillere (wood)

Cuillere (wood)
8678390 Cuillere (wood) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); length: 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: By Paul Gauguin); Photo © Christie's Images

Background imageSpoon Collection: Louis XV, King of France (coloured engraving)

Louis XV, King of France (coloured engraving)
8672814 Louis XV, King of France (coloured engraving) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis XV, King of France: the royal lunch)

Background imageSpoon Collection: Still Life Art

Still Life Art
Sumit Dhuper

Background imageSpoon Collection: With a red fork

With a red fork
Erhard Batzdorf

Background imageSpoon Collection: 'The Allegory of Eternity', 17th century (painting)

"The Allegory of Eternity", 17th century (painting)
8766528 "The Allegory of Eternity", 17th century (painting) by Boss, Herman (d.1701); (add.info.: "The Allegory of Eternity", 17th century painting by Herrmann Boss ()

Background imageSpoon Collection: Wooden ladle from the Philippines

Wooden ladle from the Philippines
5305295 Wooden ladle from the Philippines.; (add.info.: Wooden ladle from the Philippines. Dated 19th Century. 1850); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageSpoon Collection: Invention of the Daguerreotype, 1834: Louis Daguerre (1787-1851), french artist and photographer

Invention of the Daguerreotype, 1834: Louis Daguerre (1787-1851), french artist and photographer
ELD4949231 Invention of the Daguerreotype, 1834: Louis Daguerre (1787-1851), french artist and photographer, discovers that a spoon of silver forgotten on an iodide plate leaves an imprint

Background imageSpoon Collection: Instrumental music - Music Alphabet - For use by young students in Schools

Instrumental music - Music Alphabet - For use by young students in Schools, Education Houses and Families
DUV4219918 Instrumental music - Music Alphabet - For use by young students in Schools, Education Houses and Families, 1897 (lithograph); 31x24.5 cm; (add.info.: Paul Dupont, editor, Paris, 1897)

Background imageSpoon Collection: Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by Louis-Marie Lante from '

Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by Louis-Marie Lante from " Ouvrieres de
FLO4658408 Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by Louis-Marie Lante from " Ouvrieres de Paris" (Tradeswomen of Paris), Paris

Background imageSpoon Collection: Two spoon handles from London, c.1785 and Edinburgh, c.1848 (silver)

Two spoon handles from London, c.1785 and Edinburgh, c.1848 (silver)
XZL151846 Two spoon handles from London, c.1785 and Edinburgh, c.1848 (silver); Private Collection

Background imageSpoon Collection: 8626015

8626015

Background imageSpoon Collection: Cuillere (wood)

Cuillere (wood)
8678395 Cuillere (wood) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); length: 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: By Paul Gauguin); Photo © Christie's Images

Background imageSpoon Collection: Cuillere (wood)

Cuillere (wood)
8678389 Cuillere (wood) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); length: 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: By Paul Gauguin); Photo © Christie's Images

Background imageSpoon Collection: Portrait of an American Red Cross nurse pouring a medicine into a spoon. End of the 19th century

Portrait of an American Red Cross nurse pouring a medicine into a spoon. End of the 19th century
NWI4953455 Portrait of an American Red Cross nurse pouring a medicine into a spoon. End of the 19th century. Colour engraving after a 19th century illustration.; (add.info)

Background imageSpoon Collection: King's pattern on silver flatware, 1815

King's pattern on silver flatware, 1815
CNC7296 King's pattern on silver flatware, 1815; S.J.Shrubsole Ltd. London, UK

Background imageSpoon Collection: The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Silver and silver-gilt spoons, 1862. Creator: Unknown

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Silver and silver-gilt spoons, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862....a group of silver and silver-gilt spoons, all of the seventeenth century, belonging to Messrs. E. Waterton and W. Stirling

Background imageSpoon Collection: The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Flask, spoon, coffret, reliquary... 1862. Creator: Unknown

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Flask, spoon, coffret, reliquary... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. Small silver flask...ornamented in repousse, with strapwork and flowers...a crest of a griffin's head in the centre

Background imageSpoon Collection: Olive Kline, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service

Olive Kline, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Olive Kline, between c1915 and c1920

Background imageSpoon Collection: Golden vessels in the vestry of the Ipatievsky Monastery, Kostroma, 1911

Golden vessels in the vestry of the Ipatievsky Monastery, Kostroma, 1911. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Golden vessels in the vestry of the Ipatievsky Monastery, Kostroma, 1911

Background imageSpoon Collection: Be careful!

Be careful!
Victoria Glinka

Background imageSpoon Collection: Outer spice

Outer spice
Danny Mendoza

Background imageSpoon Collection: Spoons Abstract: Audience

Spoons Abstract: Audience
Jacqueline Hammer

Background imageSpoon Collection: Spoons Abstract: Wheat

Spoons Abstract: Wheat
Jacqueline Hammer

Background imageSpoon Collection: With a bouquet of tulips

With a bouquet of tulips
Tatyana Skorokhod

Background imageSpoon Collection: The begining

The begining
Julia

Background imageSpoon Collection: The feeding

The feeding
Victoria Glinka

Background imageSpoon Collection: Three O'Clock

Three O'Clock
Antonyus Bunjamin (Abe)




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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.