r/silverware

Hi all, I recently came across this victorian silver plated cutlery set and I wanted to get an opinion on its market value. It seems like the set is from 1855 and is built from silver plated steel and mother of pearl materials. This set seems to have been appraised in 1951 by Martin and Co. and I was wondering if anybody could help me determine the fair market value of this. I would like to sell it on ebay but I am not really sure what it is worth. I was thinking $800? - Any help would be appreciated!

I have also added a few pics of the entire collection my mom has found.

Hello, I am not sure if this is the right place to post this, but my wife and I lost some very important measuring spoons she has had for years while I was recovering from heart surgery. I have no idea where we lost the tablespoon in particular. But I am looking for a replacement and nowhere seems to have it online. If anyone can help I will be extremely grateful. I am happy to purchase or do whatever is needed to make my wife feel better. I have included a link to the spoons here. Thank you. Measuring spoons

Went thrifting and found this lovely set of 8 demitasse spoons from Asprey of London. Velvet and silk case with leather exterior. Beautiful patina.

The inscription on the case interior states “by appointment to her majesty the queen, Silversmiths and Jewelers, Asprey & Co LTD, New Bond Street, London”

Very art deco, appears to have Bakelite coffee beans on the handles. Never seen anything like this before.

Although I initially planned to melt and make jewelry with it (home smelter and casting equipment)… I can’t bring myself to destroy something this beautiful. It now stirs my coffee.

Are these common or is this a rare find?

Been researching this one and can’t seem to find many examples besides the coin version on replacements ltd some say this pattern made by “Hall & Elton” could of been made in different materials but all I’ve seen is coin thoughts?

This set was left to my partner, any idea what it may valued at, is it vintage?

I’ve tried looking all over online to figure out the name of this design with no luck. I’m pretty sure it’s from Bed Bath and Beyond from around 2005. There is a stamp that says Lenox 18/10. Thanks for any help.

Hoping to confirm my suspicions about this set i found and what they could possibly be worth! Any info would be greatly appreciated

I have 21 of the forks marked “Marquand & co”
1 fork with the G & H stamp with what looks like the numbers 1849 to me

Then the candle stick marked “700” with no other markings from what i see

From my research the forks should be coin from the 1830s has anyone seen these before and know what they could be worth?

Thank you in advance

I've Been keeping this in my flour bin.

Dessert spoon weighing 80grms

Spoon of the week, episode 19

This is a vintage commemorative souvenir teaspoon from the 1959 Pan-Pacific Boy Scout Jamboree held in Auckland, New Zealand. It is a classic piece of mid-century scouting memorabilia and an excellent example of international souvenir cutlery from that era. Design & Features
The Enamel Badge: The centerpiece is a circular, vibrantly colored enamel finial. It features a stylized, striped Kiwi bird (the national symbol of New Zealand) set against a bright yellow background.
The Inscription: Encircling the kiwi is a deep red enamel border that reads: ⁠PAN-PACIFIC JAMBOREE • AUCKLAND N.Z. • 1959⁠.
Scouting Iconography: Crowning the very top of the badge is the Fleur-de-lis (complete with its traditional small stars), which is the international emblem of the Boy Scouts movement.
The Stem and Bowl: The handle features stylized, mid-century decorative molding—including a bow-like pattern just beneath the badge—tapering down to a standard polished chrome or silver-plated spoon bowl.
Historical Context: The 1959 Jamboree
The spoon was produced as an official souvenir for the Pan-Pacific Scout Jamboree, which took place in January 1959.
Location: The massive camp was set up at Cornwall Park and One Tree Hill in Auckland.
Attendance: It brought together more than 8,000 Boy Scouts from New Zealand, Australia, and various countries across the Pacific Rim, making it one of the largest youth gatherings in New Zealand’s history up to that point.
The Logo: The exact Kiwi design on your spoon was the official emblem of the event and was widely used across official memorabilia, including a highly collectible 3d commemorative New Zealand postage stamp issued at the time.
Collector Value
Spoons like this are highly sought after by three distinct groups of collectors:

1. Scouting Memorabilia Enthusiasts: Items from international Jamborees, especially from the 1950s and earlier, have a dedicated global market.
2. Souvenir Spoon Collectors: Enamel-crested spoons were a massive travel trend in the mid-to-late 20th century.
3. Kiwi / Australiana Historians: Pieces capturing New Zealand’s mid-century civic and cultural history.