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Item: Spoon Holder Description: 'Penny Farthing' Hallmark: London
1893 by Aaron Katz Dimensions: 142mm tall; 135mm long; 230g
weight
Comments: This is an extremely rare novelty Victorian silver teaspoon carrier or coaster in the form of a Penny Farthing cycle. This table novelty would have been an afternoon tea or after-dinner amusement for passing teaspoons around the table. The three wheels revolve and the six spoons hang from specially made cut-outs in the seat and either sit in holes within the pedals or hang loose from their angel finials. The spoons are all original (bearing the same hallmarks to the carrier) and have small square sections in the centre of their twisted stems to enable them to fit in and out. The Penny Farthing is an iconic symbol of late Victorian life and was the first true bicycle. It was a tall, three wheeled form of transportation that became popular very quickly. The pedals were located in the centre of the large front wheel and it was this wheel that propelled the cycle. The cycle was named after two English coins; the large penny coin and the small farthing coin (five farthings made up a penny). The silver model being offered is a faithful copy.
This type of fun novelty silver is in high demand today and represent extremely good investments. Price: £795 Ref. No.: GO/9803 Payment options More item information |
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