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Reproduction William III Spoon

Reproduction William III Spoon



Length: 7.25″

Price: $20

Product code: S09


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William III Spoon back I recently acquired an important early 18th century wavy-end bronze spoon mold at auction. The mold is engraved with a royal portrait on the top and a fanciful scroll pattern on the underside of the bowl.

Initially I thought it was of Queen Anne, but I’ve been talking with several pewter scholars recently and the consensus is it’s probably not a portrait of Queen Anne, but rather an earlier portrait of William III. This is William III, of William & Mary fame. Wow! Mary died in 1694. The mold was most likely produced/made in Boston circa 1694-1702.

William III Spoon handle Only a handful of these kinds of molds exist today, so they are as scarce as the proverbial hen’s teeth. I am indeed fortunate to have landed this wonderful mold. The overall spoon length is 7.25″ —Finished spoons sell for $20. This makes for a great soup spoon!

Published on Wednesday July 14, 2010 in $50 and Under, Gifts and Spoons. 0 Comments

Casting a Colonial Midrib Spoon – Video Demonstration

In this demonstration, Jon shows how the Colonial Midrib Spoon is made by pouring molten, lead-free pewter, into an antique (circa 1750) bronze spoon mold. The pewter, an alloy of 92% tin, 1% copper and 7% antimony, is heated to a temperature of 550 F, and then ladled into the antique mold. Those spoons which are imperfect castings are consigned to the pot, in the time-honored spirit of recycling, to be re-cast another day.

Published on Friday June 4, 2010 in Pewter, Spoons and Video Demonstrations. 0 Comments

Salt Spoon

Salt Spoon


Length: 3″

Price: $10.00

Product code: S08

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The Salt Spoon is short, cute, and sturdy. Great on the table top, or on the stovetop. Also sold with our Salt Bowl seen in the bowl category.


Published on Tuesday August 5, 2008 in $50 and Under, Bridal & Housewarming, Gifts, Pewter and Spoons. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , .

Round Bowl Spoon

Round Bowl Spoon



Length: 7″

Price: $20.00

Product code: S07

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The Round Bowl Spoon is a reproduction of an early 18th century Dutch style spoon. It has a deeper bowl that the Turkey Claw, and it makes an excellent soup spoon.


Published on Tuesday August 5, 2008 in $50 and Under, Bridal & Housewarming, Gifts, Pewter and Spoons. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

Colonial Midrib Spoon

Colonial Midrib Spoon



Length: 7.25″

Price: $20.00

Product code: S06

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The Colonial Midrib Spoon is cast in an antique bronze mold which dates around 1750s. Some folks refer to this type, simply, as the rattail spoon. The spline on the top of the handle is the midrib. Another great soup spoon.

Published on Tuesday August 5, 2008 in $50 and Under, Bridal & Housewarming, Gifts, Pewter and Spoons. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , .

Turkey Claw Spoon

Turkey Claw Spoon


Length: 6.5″

Price: $20.00

Product code: S05

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The original Turkey Claw Spoon may actually have been made as late as 1900. My father copied and example he acquired years ago thinking it was very old. In fact, he was mistaken. But it is a wonderful spoon with the turkey claw bracket on the underside of the bowl.

Published on Tuesday August 5, 2008 in $50 and Under, Bridal & Housewarming, Gifts, Pewter and Spoons. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

Small Queen Anne Spoon

Small Queen Anne Spoon
Small Queen Anne Spoon {for children}


Length: 5.25″

Price: $15.00

Product code: S04

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Both the Large and Small Queen Anne Spoons are cast from antique bronze molds which are 300 years old! I collect old pewtering tools and these may be the oldest I own. They are sometimes referred to as wavy end spoons, but we’ve always called them Queen Anne Spoons. They have a “rattail” support bracket on the underside of the bowl like most 18th century spoons. Makes a great soup spoon!

Published on Tuesday August 5, 2008 in $50 and Under, Bridal & Housewarming, For Children, Gifts, Pewter and Spoons. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

Large Queen Anne Spoon

Large Queen Anne Spoon


Length: 7″

Price: $20.0

Product code: S03

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Both the Large and Small Queen Anne Spoons are cast from antique bronze molds which are 300 years old! I collect old pewtering tools and these may be the oldest I own. They are sometimes referred to as wavy end spoons, but we’ve always called them Queen Anne Spoons. They have a “rattail” support bracket on the underside of the bowl like most 18th century spoons. Makes a great soup spoon!

Published on Tuesday August 5, 2008 in $50 and Under, Bridal & Housewarming, Gifts, Pewter and Spoons. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , .