monkey spoon

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reesetee I wonder whether these are like love spoons? Aug 6, 2008
she OED says "Apparently so called on account of the shape of the spoon, although this is uncertain and disputed. Such spoons usually had a hooked stem with a front boss, and a relief image on the surface of the bowl appropriate to the occasion being celebrated."

For comparison, apostle spoon is listed — "old-fashioned silver spoons, the handles of which ended in figures of the Apostles; the usual present of sponsors at baptisms." Aug 6, 2008
frogapplause Why monkey? Aug 6, 2008
she A type of decorative silver ladle made to commemorate a wedding, christening, or funeral among people of Dutch origin living in the Hudson river area of the United States. Aug 6, 2008

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