Description
Scottish provincial silver caddy spoon by Alexander Ritchie of Iona, 1914.
Scottish Provincial Silver Caddy Spoon, Alexander Ritchie, IONA 1914 (the Rd number of 643267 dates it to 1914).
In excellent condition with no damage.
Measures 121 mm in length.
Compared to other spoons, caddy spoons have shorter handles and shallower bowls. The spoon handle is shorter and, as a result, the spoon can be stored with the tea in a tea caddy. The shallow bowl is to accurately measure out the right amount of tea leaves.
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