Start with the maker’s mark. A quick Google search can tell you if your spoon is from a famous silversmith. Then look at the pattern—some designs, like “Chantilly” by Gorham, are iconic. Others are just… you know, spoony.
If it’s a demitasse spoon (tiny coffee spoon), it might be part of a set. Sets (like a full 12-piece collection) are worth more than lonely singles. You’re playing the long game here.
The wild card: novelty spoons
These are the rebels of the spoon world. Think souvenir spoons from the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. Or a spoon shaped like a mermaid. Oddball pieces can sell for $50 to $500 if they’re rare. I once saw a spoon with a tiny bird on the handle go for $400. People are weird. I love it.
How Much Are Silver Spoons Worth Uk at Bryan Hanes blog
