Category Archives: bar spoon

Napier Novelties,Gimmicks and Gadgets

Posted on September 3, 2018 by queenofsienna

When I came across the following utensils with the “Napier” mark, I thought they were lovely… and unusual. The pieces are only just over 6 inches in length and the bowls are 3 inches wide.  What were they?  Salad servers, … Continue reading →

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An Old Fashioned Blog Post

Posted on July 7, 2018 by queenofsienna

I learn so many interesting things researching vintage and antique items that cross my path.  Take for instance those flat bottom or bent tip little spoons with red ball tops that I had found.  They were less than 4 inches … Continue reading →

Posted in Abercrombie & Fitch, bar spoon, bar tool, bar ware, Barker Brothers, Old Fashion Muddler, Old Fashioned Cherry Spoon, Old Fashioned Cocktail, Old Fashioned Spoon, Uncategorized, Whisky Cocktail | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

The Smallest Bar Spoon

Posted on July 18, 2015 by queenofsienna

There is a page in the 1886 Meriden Britannia Catalog that displays the various bar spoons and julep strainers offered that year.  The first spoon shown under the “Bar Spoon” heading is called a “Delmonico Small” spoon.  As all the … Continue reading →

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The Victorian Bar

Posted on June 29, 2013 by queenofsienna

Fascinated as I am by the myriad of patterns and multiple numbers of shapes and uses of late 18th Century flatware and holloware, I recently found myself pouring through “The Meriden Britannia Silver Plate-Treasury, The Complete Catalog of 1886-87, With 3200 … Continue reading →

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