Silver Caddy Spoons Sometimes Worth More Than The Tea Caddy!!

It’s a fact that on many occasions I see that the the silver caddy spoon is worth a lot more than the tea caddy. Caddy spoons were primarily used to transfer tea from a tea caddy to the teapot, they are often very ornately shaped and extremely decorative.  The silver caddy spoon were made from the 1770s till they declined with the use of tea caddies in the late 19th century. See below for some great examples of silver caddy spoons being offered.

Normally made from a single sheet of silver the silver caddy spoon was then stamped with the design and pattern, this meant they can be very fragile and prone to damage. So collectors need to look out for repairs or twists as this will affect the value.
The handles can be made from bone, ivory or mother of pearl, some are even gold scrolled, the more ornate the more collectible. Popular designs are shells, jockey’s caps, eagle wings, character motifs and hands,
The best world wide source for silver Caddy spoon is without doubt eBay and this source should not be ignored by the collector, take a look above at just a few.

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