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Elkington Spoons

Set of 10 19th Century Elkington & Co. Silver Plate Dessert Spoons or Shovels
Set of 10 19th Century Elkington & Co. Silver Plate Dessert Spoons or Shovels

Set of 10 19th Century Elkington & Co. Silver Plate Dessert Spoons or Shovels

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine set of antique English silver plated desert spoons or shovels. By Elkington & Co. Each spoon with a shovel shaped bowl, a figural handle in the shape of an oak branch with ...

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Antique 1850s English Victorian Flatware and Serving Pieces

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Antique Frederick Elkington Silver Plate Stuffing Serving Spoon 13"
Antique Frederick Elkington Silver Plate Stuffing Serving Spoon 13"

Antique Frederick Elkington Silver Plate Stuffing Serving Spoon 13"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Frederick Elkington silver plated stuffing / serving spoon.

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Tableware

Materials

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Rare and collectible silver plated spoon warmer modelled as a basket made 1882
Rare and collectible silver plated spoon warmer modelled as a basket made 1882

Rare and collectible silver plated spoon warmer modelled as a basket made 1882

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, London

Made in 1882 by Elkington & Co., this charming, novelty, Victorian, Antique Silver Plate Spoon Warmer, is modelled as a picnic basket.

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Tableware

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Victorian Pair of Parcel-Gilt Elkington Serving Spoons, London, 1872
Victorian Pair of Parcel-Gilt Elkington Serving Spoons, London, 1872

Victorian Pair of Parcel-Gilt Elkington Serving Spoons, London, 1872

By Frederick Elkington

Located in London, GB

Unusual and exotic pair of parcel-gilt Victorian serving spoons. Maker: Frederick Elkington for Elkington & Co.

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Vintage Round Silver Child’s Bowl & Spoon Elkington & Co. Ltd Original Box

Vintage Round Silver Child’s Bowl & Spoon Elkington & Co. Ltd Original Box

Located in Naples, FL

This is a beautiful child’s bowl and spoon in original box. Elkington and Co. Ltd, silver manufacturer from Birmingham, England, Court Jewelers, circa 1905; a future heirloom for you...

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Early 20th Century British Sterling Silver

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Rare Antique Silver Jester Figural Head Spoon, Birmingham 1910 Elkington
Rare Antique Silver Jester Figural Head Spoon, Birmingham 1910 Elkington

Rare Antique Silver Jester Figural Head Spoon, Birmingham 1910 Elkington

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Rare Antique silver figural head spoon, Birmingham 1910 Elkington. Beautifully decorated with figural handle with what appears to be a clown or merrymaker and foliate ribbon stem, pa...

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Early 20th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

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Rare Victorian sterling silver Nautilus shell spoon warmer by Elkington in 1894
Rare Victorian sterling silver Nautilus shell spoon warmer by Elkington in 1894

Rare Victorian sterling silver Nautilus shell spoon warmer by Elkington in 1894

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1894 by Elkington & Co., this handsome and rare, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Spoon Warmer, is modelled as a Nautilus shell on a rocky base.

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Tableware

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Antique Norwegian Solid Silver Plique-a-Jour Enamel Spoons and Tongs, circa 1890
Antique Norwegian Solid Silver Plique-a-Jour Enamel Spoons and Tongs, circa 1890

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By Elkington & Co., David Anderson

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late 19th century Norwegian solid silver gilt and enamel decorative spoons and sugar tongs, beautifully decorated with colorful plique-a-jour enamel, filling a filigree flora...

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Antique 1890s Norwegian Tableware

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Pair of Victorian Sterling Silver Salt Dips & Spoons by Elkington & Co Ltd, 1898
Pair of Victorian Sterling Silver Salt Dips & Spoons by Elkington & Co Ltd, 1898

Pair of Victorian Sterling Silver Salt Dips & Spoons by Elkington & Co Ltd, 1898

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, GB

Pair of Victorian Sterling Silver Salt Dips & Spoons by Elkington & Co Ltd, 1898 In very good condition, this is a lovely set.

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By Elkington & Co., Webster Company, Reed & Barton

Located in Dayton, OH

Lot of 4 antique sterling silver and 2 silver plate coffee spoons. Makers include Webster Co, Reed & Barton, Elkington & Co, and George Doty.

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Set of 6 Art Deco Silver Coffee Spoons With Tri-Colour Enamel, Elkington, 1936

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, GB

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Elkington Spoons For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of elkington spoons available for sale. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, all elkington spoons available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of elkington spoons available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Elkington spoons bearing Victorian or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made elkington spoons over the years, but those made by Elkington & Co., Christofle and George Adams are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Elkington Spoons?

Prices for elkington spoons start at $259 and top out at $97,994 with the average selling for $4,168.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You

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