A Giant Sterling Spoon

[stracci2000]

In my travels, I have found a bit of sterling flatware, mostly spoons.
Last month I came across a sterling Tiffany soup spoon, circa 1910, seen here.


However, the spoon I found this week needs it's own thread.
It's a Danish porridge spoon dated 1769. I found it at my local antique mall for $10.
It's not marked sterling, but it was tested and found to be sterling. It weighs 208.5 grams.
According to the marks, the maker is most likely Hans Christian Boyer, who was active around 1778. I don't know why the inscription days 1769, perhaps a post-date to mark some event.
Look at how huge this thing is!
(I must give credit to the lovely and knowledgeable antiquer Cheryl on another forum for all her help in researching this spoon.)

 

[peachster]

That porridge spoon is absolutely amazing! Lucky you.

 

[Mrsz1ppy]

In my travels, I have found a bit of sterling flatware, mostly spoons.
Last month I came across a sterling Tiffany soup spoon, circa 1910, seen here.


However, the spoon I found this week needs it's own thread.
It's a Danish porridge spoon dated 1769. I found it at my local antique mall for $10.
It's not marked sterling, but it was tested and found to be sterling. It weighs 208.5 grams.
According to the marks, the maker is most likely Hans Christian Boyer, who was active around 1778. I don't know why the inscription days 1769, perhaps a post-date to mark some event.
Look at how huge this thing is!
(I must give credit to the lovely and knowledgeable antiquer Cheryl on another forum for all her help in researching this spoon.)

What a glorious find!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

In my travels, I have found a bit of sterling flatware, mostly spoons.
Last month I came across a sterling Tiffany soup spoon, circa 1910, seen here.


However, the spoon I found this week needs it's own thread.
It's a Danish porridge spoon dated 1769. I found it at my local antique mall for $10.
It's not marked sterling, but it was tested and found to be sterling. It weighs 208.5 grams.
According to the marks, the maker is most likely Hans Christian Boyer, who was active around 1778. I don't know why the inscription days 1769, perhaps a post-date to mark some event.
Look at how huge this thing is!
(I must give credit to the lovely and knowledgeable antiquer Cheryl on another forum for all her help in researching this spoon.)

i only got the true size of it when i saw it in your hand

 

[stracci2000]

That porridge spoon is absolutely amazing! Lucky you.

What a glorious find!

i only got the true size of it when i saw it in your hand

I thought it was a cafeteria or mess hall spoon when I first saw it. So glad I took a chance on it!
The size is astounding and the age is even more impressive.

 

[Mrsz1ppy]

I thought it was a cafeteria or mess hall spoon when I first saw it. So glad I took a chance on it!
The size is astounding and the age is even more impressive.

It’s like the ones people put up on the wall! Huuuuuuuge

 

[glitterata]

That is not a small spoon.

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Wow, that’s amazing! The sheer size and weight of it is pretty remarkable. Will you use it? I would have some fun with the kids and set it on the table with a bowl of ice cream after dinner, just for laughs.

 

[stracci2000]

Wow, that’s amazing! The sheer size and weight of it is pretty remarkable. Will you use it? I would have some fun with the kids and set it on the table with a bowl of ice cream after dinner, just for laughs.

I might use it next time I make a big pot of stew or soup!
But until then, it will live in my china cabinet.
I'm pretty excited about it! And to find it in my neck of the woods seems so unlikely! It's so interesting how objects travel the world.

 

[LilAlex]

That's amazing! Now I want some Danish porridge go figure.

Too bad I'm not allowed to talk about that other Giant Antique Silver Spoon forum where we all hang out when we're not on PS.

 

[Pinkmartini87]

I love this! Just in time for fancy holiday dinners!

 

[stracci2000]

That's amazing! Now I want some Danish porridge go figure.

Too bad I'm not allowed to talk about that other Giant Antique Silver Spoon forum where we all hang out when we're not on PS.

Nooo! You can't talk about 'other' forums on the forum!
But the answers are out there! You just need to ask........
I bet Danish porridge was very bland in the 18th century!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Nooo! You can't talk about 'other' forums on the forum!
But the answers are out there! You just need to ask........
I bet Danish porridge was very bland in the 18th century!

i bet everything was very bland in the 18th centuary
bland or horrible

 

[glitterata]

Too bad I'm not allowed to talk about that other Giant Antique Silver Spoon forum where we all hang out when we're not on PS.

You laugh, but I spend a fair amount of time on several Antique Silver Spoon forums...

 

[stracci2000]

You laugh, but I spend a fair amount of time on several Antique Silver Spoon forums...

I'm not laughing at all.......I do the same thing.
The information I have learned about antiques over the years is priceless.

 

[Ally T]

Wowsers, what an absolute beauty! I make porridge for everyone's breakfasts most week day mornings in winter. I need to get me one of these bad boys!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

let me find a use for that spoon

 

[stracci2000]

Wowsers, what an absolute beauty! I make porridge for everyone's breakfasts most week day mornings in winter. I need to get me one of these bad boys!

You can use it when you host the annual Vicar's Breakfast! I hear it's a large crowd!