{"product_id":"antique-1901-boxed-sterling-silver-sifter-spoon","title":"Antique 1900 Sterling Silver Sifter Spoon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an absolutely beautiful Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Sifter Spoon from the early 1900s. It comes in a gift bag and would be a fantastic present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSugar sifter spoons were very popular from around 1770 to 1910 and were used for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDusting caster sugar over fresh fruit, berries, puddings, and cakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweetening bowls of porridge or cereal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdding sugar to tea or coffee before sugar cubes became commonplace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSprinkling sugar over baked goods such as buns and pastries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt formal tea tables, where they were an elegant alternative to an ordinary teaspoon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a beautiful spoon that would be fantastic to use to sprinkle sugar or cocoa on food or drinks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was made by George Edwin Walton and Co and it was Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1900. The Hallmarks are on the back of the handle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe spoon is a beautiful shape with a very pretty gilt bowl, and the handle has an exceptionally pretty pierced design. The Silver is shiny with a tiny bit of patina which helps to show the detailing and some scratches. It's in good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt weighs 15.8g and measures approx 12cm in length (just under 4 3\/4 inches).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beeches Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47161927467351,"sku":"","price":92.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9135\/4455\/files\/Antique_1900_Sterling_Silver_Sifter_Spoon_4.jpg?v=1783327650","url":"https:\/\/www.beechesvintage.com\/products\/antique-1901-boxed-sterling-silver-sifter-spoon","provider":"Beeches Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}