Mid Century Modern Handmade Sterling Silver Baby or Salt Spoon by Artisan Leonore Doskow of New York, Solid 925, Pristine Cold Perfect Gift

Vintage sterling silver spoon by Leonore Doskow:

~ Highly sought after domestic New York artisan / silversmith

~ Her earlier pieces were self proclaimed child's items ..."Made things as my children were growing up. When they were babies I made baby spoons and baby pins. As they got older I made more sophisticated things. The ideas just came." I am assuming this is one of her early works. She learned silversmithing at summer camp in the 1920's and sold to upscale boutiques as early as 1935.

~ This was tagged as a "Salt Spoon" when I found it - so I will let you decide

Ready and waiting for your baby, display, collection or gift giving - you will love this!

AGE OR ERA: True antique / vintage jewelry item - guessing 1930's to 1940's in era - early mid-century modern arts and crafts era

MARKINGS: LEONORE DOSKOW HANDMADE STERLING

METAL / MATERIAL: Solid 925 grade sterling silver

CLASP / CLOSURE: x

MEASUREMENTS: About 2 1/4" long - spoon bowl is about 5/8" across

WEIGHT: 3.3 grams on my scale

TESTING: x

U.S. RING SIZE: x

ANECDOTAL, METAPHYSICAL, &/or LORE: The phrase “Born with a silver spoon in your mouth,” stems from gifting sterling silver to babies. People hoped that by giving little ones lavish items, wealth would follow them throughout their lives. Traditional baby gifts included sterling silver baby cups, rattles, and spoons.

JUST FOR FUN - AI DESCRIPTION - (GENERATED BY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE): This vintage spoon by Leonore Doskow is a beautiful and unique addition to any collection. Hand crafted in the 1940's from high quality 925 sterling silver, this spoon can be used for either babies or salt. The intricate design and attention to detail make this piece a true work of art. The spoon is in excellent condition, with no signs of wear or damage. It is a wonderful example of the craftsmanship of the era, and is sure to be treasured by any collector.

CONDITION: Great vintage condition - no flaws or quirks found to mention. Please study all photos to self-form an opinion of condition and gain additional item insight that only viewing photos can provide. A great find in an excellent state of preservation.

INVENTORY NUMBER OR NOTE: x

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