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First appearing in the late 18th century, stilton scoops are now highly sought after, both as a collectable and practical item. Early examples tended to have ivory or bone handles, towards the middle of the 19th Century they also appeared in the standard pattern form. sugar nips are usually only part marked on both finger rings with the lion passant and maker's mark. They can however be accurately dated by their form. Bowl form developed from plain with rattail through plain to shell-shaped. Arms and finger grips developed from plain to ornate.

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Pre 1781 - Bottom-marked with only 2 hallmarks (lion passant & Maker). Their date of manufacture can be estimated by their style and where possible from the working period of the silversmith. Early 18th Century teaspoons may only be marked with a maker's mark or sometimes none at all. MOST COLLECTABLE:Early examples (esp. Rococo style), Irish hook-ends, rare marks & unusual patterns. Spoons can also be used for scooping and moving snow, but are not as effective as a shovel for removing large amounts of snow.A shovel is usually used for outdoor tasks like digging in soil, while a spoon is used for indoor tasks like eating or cooking. Sugar tong prior to 1790 are rarely marked with a date letter but can be given an approximate according to the following rules:- It is a versatile tool that can also be used for removing snow, spreading mulch, or even for scooping up pet food. They also require a bit more effort to use, as they require more wrist movement and gripping than a shovel. A shovel is typically larger than a spoon and is used outdoors for digging in soil, sand, or snow, while a spoon is used indoors for eating or cooking. What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Using a Shovel?

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Overall, while both shovels and spoons are used for digging and scooping, they are used for different purposes and in different environments. Spoons can also be used to scoop and move soil, but are usually not as effective as a shovel for this task. A shovel is mostly used outdoors for digging in soil, sand, or snow, while a spoon is typically used indoors for eating or cooking. A very common item, often found in association with teaspoons or canteens. They were used for pinching lumps from sugar loaves and pre-dated sugar nips with the highly desirable andiron type in the early 18thcentury. However, from circa 1715 sugar nips were fashionable and the tongs did not make their re-appearance until the 1770’s when cast tongs with pierced sections and attractive bright cut engraving became popular. Being so widely produced there are many examples of the standard patterns, especially Old English and Fiddle patterns, therefore the market tends to revolve around decorative examples or rare and unusual marks. Small examples were supplied with cased sets of teaspoons in the first half of the 20thcentury for serving sugar cubes.Although there are some similarities, such as their ability to dig and scoop, the materials, sizes, and shapes of the two tools make them best suited for different purposes. In Western cultures, spoons are often made of silver or stainless steel, while in Eastern cultures, spoons are often made of wood, bamboo, or ceramic. What are the Similarities Between a Shovel and a Spoon? The most common form of silver asparagus tongs are similar in design to oversized sugar tongs with the addition ofa restraining bar, usually held in place by screws, across the centre of the stem. The large blades are often pierced, for straining, and have a lip at the end of one to help hold the spears. Earlier forms of asparagus tongs (bottom example in photo) have un-pierced blades with a corrugated inner surface for improving grasp. This style of server has also been linked with other serving purposes e.g. chops, steak, salad and sandwiches (basically for whatever use the owner can find!). Other less common forms of asparagus tongs include the scissor action type and those with spring loaded blades - these generally date from pre-1800. While the handles of a shovel and a spoon are typically constructed from different materials, they are both designed to provide a comfortable grip and make it easier to use the tool.