{"product_id":"lepel","title":"Roberts \u0026 Ebenezer Silver-Plated Old English Serving Spoon, c.1870","description":"\u003cp\u003eVictorian cutlery had a thing for understated elegance, and this serving spoon by \u003cstrong\u003eRoberts \u0026amp; Ebenezer\u003c\/strong\u003e of Birmingham is a perfect example. No fuss, no frills, just a beautifully proportioned \u003cstrong\u003eOld English pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e serving spoon that has been quietly getting on with things since \u003cstrong\u003e1870\u003c\/strong\u003e. That's over 150 years of reliable service. Respect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe silver plate is mirror-bright and in excellent condition for its age — this spoon clearly spent most of its life being admired rather than abused. The Old English pattern handle is clean and classic, with that satisfying gentle curve at the tip that makes it instantly recognisable to anyone who knows their cutlery patterns (and now you do too).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA solid, handsome piece from a period when Birmingham was producing some of the finest electroplated silverware in the world. Perfect for serving, displaying, or simply owning because you have excellent taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker's marks:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eR \u0026amp; E\u003c\/strong\u003e = Roberts \u0026amp; Ebenezer, Birmingham\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e in diamond = Birmingham assay office\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEP\u003c\/strong\u003e = Electroplate (silver-plated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFleur-de-lis\u003c\/strong\u003e = quality mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: c.1870\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 large serving spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOld English pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver-plated electroplate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 70g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoberts \u0026amp; Ebenezer, Birmingham, c.1870\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCondition: Very good antique condition. Silver plate bright and intact. Light surface wear consistent with age.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eWARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e This spoon is so classically Victorian that using it may cause you to spontaneously develop opinions about the correct way to serve potatoes. Maison de L'oro accepts no responsibility for any subsequent interest in Victorian dining etiquette, unexpected purchases of a matching gravy boat, or the realisation that your modern cutlery drawer is a complete embarrassment by comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison de L'oro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54342405751127,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/4388\/5911\/files\/20260613-192930.jpg?v=1785607333","url":"https:\/\/maisondeloro.com\/products\/lepel","provider":"Maison de L'oro ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}