Early 20th Century English Silver Tea Monogrammed Measure Spoon

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English floral engraved tea measuring spoon with monogram. Tea used to be so valuable that it was stored under lock … more English floral engraved tea measuring spoon with monogram. Tea used to be so valuable that it was stored under lock and key and had it’s own serving spoon. This example is later but continuing the practice of honoring tea with special embellishments and ownership with floral design in its bowl, monogram on handle and makers mark on the back in this common part of English society. Even today there are tea companies that include a serving spoon inside their tins of tea. Makers marks on the back of handle. less