Antique Victorian Silver-Plated Fiddleback Serving Spoon by William Page & Co, Birmingham

A large antique English silver-plated serving spoon by William Page & Co of Birmingham, dating to the late nineteenth century. The spoon features the classic Fiddleback pattern, with a restrained shaped terminal, a slender stem and a generously proportioned oval bowl.

The reverse is stamped with the William Page & Co maker’s mark and Birmingham identifier. With its timeless Victorian design and practical serving size, this is an attractive piece of antique English tableware suitable for use, display or styling.

Details

Item: Antique serving spoon
Maker: William Page & Co
Origin: Birmingham, England
Date / Period: Late 19th century, Victorian era
Material: Silver plate
Pattern: Fiddleback
Marks: William Page & Co maker’s mark and Birmingham identifier

Condition

Good antique condition with age-related surface wear consistent with previous use. The bowl has a slight bend, as shown in the photographs, but the spoon remains an attractive and functional serving piece. Please review the photographs carefully for the full condition.

Historical and Collector Context

William Page & Co was a Birmingham manufacturer known for its electroplated tableware and cutlery. The firm produced silver-plated wares under several trade names and supplied a broad domestic and export market during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

The Fiddleback pattern was a popular and enduring flatware design, valued for its balanced proportions and understated elegance. This late-nineteenth-century serving spoon reflects the practical tableware tradition of Victorian England and offers an accessible way to add genuine antique character to a curated table setting.

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