Danish silver caddy spoon, Christian F. Heise, 1925
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1925
This antique Danish caddy spoon is a specialized piece of silverware designed for measuring tea leaves from a caddy. It features a distinct construction typical of such spoons, characterized by a rounded, concave bowl used to scoop tea and a handle that exhibits decorative elements.
The handle is embellished with stylized motifs, including linear and scrolling details, showcasing the craftsmanship associated with early 20th-century Danish silver production. The object is identified by the maker Christian F. Heise and includes a city mark indicating a production year of 1925. The spoon measures approximately 11 cm in length and has a weight of approximately 23 grams. The overall aesthetic is functional yet elegant, reflecting the tradition of tea service tools.
Its design provides a comfortable grip and efficient use for its intended purpose, while the metallic finish and intricate handle decoration demonstrate the attention to detail common in decorative silver utensils from this period.
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Physical characteristics
- Length
- 11 cm
- Weight
- 23 grams
Technical characteristics
- Origin
- Denmark
Design
- Handle
- stylized scrolling and linear motifs
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
- Maker named in listing
- Christian F. Heise
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.