Archive ID: gld-016

Silver-Plated Tasting Spoons

€100

This heirloom has been secured by a collector and placed into our Past Lives archive.

Acquired
Acquired
Set of antique French silver-plated tasting spoons displayed on a silver tray
Hand holding a silver-plated tasting spoon by its unique looped ring handle
Macro view of the 12-gram silver plate hallmark stamped inside the spoon basin
Tasting spoons styled on a silver tray beside a bowl of seasonal blackberries

Details: Wide basins perfectly scaled for culinary presentation

The Heritage Note

Sourced in the South of France, this remarkable collection of silver-plated tasting spoons offers a masterclass in functional elegance. They are distinguished by their architectural, looped ring handles, a highly specialized design intended to allow the spoon to rest elegantly on the edge of a vessel or be held with delicate precision between the fingers.

The deeply reflective, wide basins of each spoon bear a pair of quiet, historic stamps. A square maker's mark sits beside a definitive "12" hallmark—the traditional French designation indicating that twelve grams of pure silver were used during the artisanal plating process to achieve their brilliant finish.

These pieces are an invitation to elevate your culinary theater. Measuring a petite 9.5 centimeters in length with a broad 4.5-centimeter basin, they are impeccably scaled for presenting a curated amuse-bouche, serving caviar, or sharing a delicate bite of seasonal berries at a thoughtfully set table.

Provenance & Details

Era Mid-to-Late 20th Century
Origin France
Material Silver Plate (Métal Argenté)
Dimensions 9.5cm Length x 4.5cm Bowl Width
Condition Superb vintage condition. Brilliant silver reflection with very light historical wear consistent with graceful culinary use.
Status Placed in Past Lives Archive