1937 Sterling Coffee Spoons With Coffee Bean Finials - Set of 6
1937 Sterling Coffee Spoons With Coffee Bean Finials - Set of 6
$125.00
They have in Turkey a drink called coffa made of a berry of the same name, as black as soot, and of a strong scent, but not aromatical; which they take, beaten into powder, in water, as hot as they can drink it: and they take it, and sit at it in their coffa-houses, which are like our taverns. This drink comforteth the brain and heart, and helpeth digestion. - Sir Francis Bacon, 1627
By the mid-17th century, the rich aroma of coffee had wafted into Britain, brought home by the East India Company alongside the earliest shipments of tea. The first coffee house opened its doors in 1651, and from that moment on, coffee began to brew itself into the fabric of British life. Over the next few centuries, what began as a fashionable indulgence in bustling cafés evolved into an everyday ritual, especially after companies like Hills Bros. began vacuum-packing coffee in 1900, making it readily available to households across the country.
With this growing affection for coffee came the need for the perfect accoutrements. Enter the charming coffee bean spoon—first popularized during the Art Deco era and often found in neatly boxed sets of six. These dainty silver spoons, distinguished by their coffee bean-shaped finials, were designed for stirring, serving, and celebrating the beloved brew. Their rise to prominence coincided with America’s Prohibition era, when coffee took center stage as a social beverage.
For the true coffee lover, we are so pleased to present this set of Vintage Sterling Silver Coffee Spoons with striking "coffee bean" finials. Made by the firm of Marston & Jones, Birmingham-based silversmiths, this handsome set is sure to help elevate that first morning cup and impress after dinner guests alike. The attractive set of six in its handsome box promises to be a smart addition to your well-appointed espresso or coffee bar.
Strictly one-of-a-kind and subject to prior sale. In very good vintage condition. Handwash only. Spoons measure 3.75"L. Box 6.75"W x 5.75"L x 1"H.
